Happy Death Day (film series)
| Happy Death Day | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Christopher Landon |
| Starring | Jessica Rothe |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | 2017 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | Total (2 films): $13.8 million |
| Box office | Total (2 films): $190 million |
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The Happy Death Day film series consists of slasher-horror black comedies, developed and produced by Blumhouse Productions.
Film[edit]
| Title | U.S. release date |
Director | Screenwriter(s) | Story by | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Death Day | October 13, 2017 | Christopher Landon | Scott Lobdell | Jason Blum | |
| Happy Death Day 2U | February 13, 2019 | Christopher Landon | |||
| Happy Death Day to Us | TBA | Christopher Landon | TBA | Christopher Landon | |
Happy Death Day (2017)[edit]
Happy Death Day 2U (2019)[edit]
Future[edit]
Happy Death Day To Us (TBA)[edit]
In February 2019, Landon announced plans to complete a trilogy reporting that he has ideas for the final film. That same month, Blum confirmed discussions within the studio stating, "we're gonna make a third movie, we want to make a third movie."[1][2] Following the less-than-expected box office performance of Happy Death Day 2U, development on the third film was shelved, though Landon stated that he planned to release the story he had written in some format at some point.[3][4][5] In February 2020, Blum announced that the third Happy Death Day film is still in development and stated that he is working on securing a deal with studio's involved, calling the project a personal priority.[6][7]
In September of the same year, Landon confirmed a third film is in active development, with Happy Death Day to Us as its title. Rothe is slated to reprise her role.[8] By November, he stated that the film is ready and waiting for approval from Universal Pictures.[9] In February 2021 following the release of Freaky, the filmmaker stated that the next project he plans on completing is the third Happy Death Day film.[10] In June 2021, Landon confirmed that development on the film is ongoing and stated that some news regarding its status will be released in the not-too-distant future.[11] By October of the same year, Blum confirmed that developments for the next film are ongoing.[12] In January 2022, Blum stated that the project is still in development.[13][14] By June 2022, Landon and Blum had discussed and were planning the future of the franchise.[15]
Freaky crossover film (TBA)[edit]
In November 2020, Christopher Landon stated that Freaky and Happy Death Day were set in the same world, stating "They def[initely] share the same DNA" stating that Mille Kessler and Tree Gelbman "will bump into each other someday."[16] Though producer Jason Blum expressed interest in a sequel to Freaky,[17] by February 2021 Landon stated that while there may not be a sequel, there are ongoing developments for a crossover film.[10]
Recurring cast and characters[edit]
| Character | Title | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Death Day | Happy Death Day 2U | Happy Death Day to Us | ||||
| Theresa "Tree" Gelbman | Jessica Rothe | |||||
Additional crew and production details[edit]
| Film | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composer | Cinematographer | Editor | Production companies |
Distributing company |
Running time | |
| Happy Death Day | Bear McCreary | Toby Oliver | Gregory Plotkin | Blumhouse Productions | Universal Pictures | 1hr 36mins |
| Happy Death Day 2U | Ben Baudhuin | 1hr 40mins | ||||
| Happy Death Day to Us | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Reception[edit]
Box office and financial performance[edit]
| Film | Box office gross | Box office ranking | Home video sales gross |
Worldwide total income |
Budget | Ref(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Other territories | Worldwide | All-time North America |
All-time worldwide |
North America | ||||
| Happy Death Day | $ | $ | $ | # | # | $ | $ | $ | |
| Happy Death Day 2U | $ | $ | $ | # | # | $ | $ | $ | |
| Happy Death Day to Us | $ | $ | $ | # | # | $ | $ | $ | |
Critical and public response[edit]
| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | CinemaScore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Death Day | 72% (159 critic reviews)[18] |
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| Happy Death Day 2U | 71% (207 critic reviews)[19] |
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| Happy Death Day to Us | % ( reviews) |
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Related film[edit]
In November 2020, Christopher Landon stated that Freaky and Happy Death Day were set in the same world, stating "They def[initely] share the same DNA" noting that the character will meet one day.[20] By February 2021 Landon stated that there are ongoing discussions for a crossover film.[10]
| Title | U.S. release date |
Director | Screenwriters | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freaky | November 13, 2020 | Christopher Landon | Michael Kennedy & Christopher Landon | Jason Blum |
Freaky (2020)[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Jason Blum Considering Blumhouse Cinematic Universe". Horror. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ↑ "Jason Blum Has Plans to Create a Shared Universe for Blumhouse". ScreenRant. February 2, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ↑ Schaefer, Sandy. "Jason Blum: Happy Death Day 3 Isn't Likely to Happen". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- ↑ Landon, Christopher [@creetureshow] (July 17, 2019). "Since I keep reading stuff about it, I'll say it loud: THERE IS NO HAPPY DEATH DAY 3 IN DEVELOPMENT. It's just a rumor...unless @netflix wants to pony-up and finish this trilogy, it just ain't happening" (Tweet). Retrieved October 19, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Cavanaugh, Patrick (August 15, 2019). "Happy Death Day Director Addresses the Franchise's Possible Future". comicbook.com.
- ↑ Bibbiani, William (February 26, 2020). "Is the Horror Bubble About to Burst? Jason Blum Talks Blumhouse Projects and the State of the Genre (Interview)". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ↑ Barfield, Charles (June 9, 2020). "Happy Death Day 3: Jason Blum Is "Working Overtime" To Get A Deal Done For The Sequel". theplaylist.net. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ↑ Travis, Ben (September 14, 2020). "Happy Death Day 3: Director Christopher Landon Reveals Working Title And Update – Exclusive". Empire Online. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ↑ Chand, Neeraj (November 18, 2020). "Happy Death Day 3 Is Ready, Director Is Just Waiting for Universal to Say Go". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Hermanns, Grant (February 8, 202). "CS Interview: Christopher Landon Talks Freaky, Potential Sequel & HDD Crossover". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ↑ Hood, Cooper (June 4, 2021). "Happy Death Day 3 Teased By Original Movie's Director". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ↑ Weintraub, Steve (October 13, 2021). "Jason Blum on 'Welcome to the Blumhouse,' 'Five Nights at Freddy's,' Ryan Gosling's 'Wolfman,' Bryan Fuller's 'Christine,' and More". Collider. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ↑ Chichizola, Corey (January 25, 2022). "Is Happy Death Day 3 Happening? Here's The Latest From Jason Blum". CinemaBlend. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ↑ Hermanns, Grant (January 17, 2022). "Happy Death Day 3 Update Offered By Blumhouse Head". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ↑ Elliott, Warren (June 12, 2022). "Happy Death Day 3 Update Given By Blumhouse Head". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ↑ @CreetureShow (November 11, 2020). "@patty23392404 They def share the same DNA and there's a good chance Millie and Tree will bump into each other someday" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Kleinman, Jake (November 9, 2020). "JASON BLUM REVEALS HOW CORONAVIRUS IS CHANGING MOVIES — NOW AND FOREVER". Inverse. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/happy_death_day_2u
- ↑ @CreetureShow (November 11, 2020). "@patty23392404 They def share the same DNA and there's a good chance Millie and Tree will bump into each other someday" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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