Jason will be able to invade Fortnite as soon as Friday the 13th, and the saga has been confirmed to live on in more movies and series than ever before.
Could Jason Voorhees, that mysterious machete of mystery and terror, be making the unusual leap from Crystal Lake to… Fortnite? Yes, you read that right. According to widespread rumors, the character may join Fortnite next season, although, strangely, without explicitly mentioning Friday the 13th, this move is interesting and raises many questions about the future collaboration in the video game universe.
Not all is over in the virtual world of Fortnite. Two new video games based on the Friday the 13th horror story are in development. The other game opts for a more straightforward approach, perhaps providing a more directed and in-depth narrative for Jason’s fans.
What about the Crystal Lake series?
The Crystal Lake-themed series is expanding its horror franchise to television. While the involvement of Nick Antosca, known for his work on the Channel Zero series, has not been confirmed, his previous relationship with Universal TV suggests that he could be a logical candidate for the project. This television development departs from the original plans, placing Jason’s mother, Pamela Voorhees, at the center of the plot. However, recent changes indicate a renewed focus on Jason, a decision that is sure to appeal to fans of the saga.
Interestingly, the rights to the Friday the 13th brand have been transferred from Paramount to New Line Cinemas. This change brings not only a new manager for Jason’s international rights, but also complicated post-production contracts that could delay a new Friday the 13th film by between two and five years.
Legal problems and opportunities
The Crystal Lake series, which deliberately discredits the name Friday the 13th for legal reasons, and the difficulty of releasing the movie “Jason” are examples of how it was easier to manage television rights than film rights. In this complex situation, Blumhouse, known for reviving horror franchises, has taken a special interest and is working to pry these legal knots from another angle.
With these developments, the future of Friday the 13th seems fraught with both potential and uncertainty. What does this mix of old myth and new media have in store for us? Only time and maybe Jason will tell. In the meantime, fans can enjoy what’s to come on movie screens and consoles and streaming devices.
Movies so far
The Friday the 13th saga is a cornerstone of horror cinema, particularly characterized by its iconic antagonist Jason Voorhees, whose presence inspires fear both on screen and in the collective imagination. In the year
Each film contributes to the legend of Crystal Lake, the cursed place where Jason supposedly drowned as a child, where they dare to invade the land. The saga has had ups and downs at the box office and with critics, but its influence on the genre is undeniable. The movie Freddy vs. Jason, who also faced off against the legendary Freddy Krueger and Friday the 13th (2009), an attempt to reboot the franchise, are examples of how Jason is relevant in popular culture. Friday the 13th’s legacy continues to await new adaptations and interpretations of the original material, proving that there is still much to come.