Barunson E&A boards worldwide sales for Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” prequel

Barunson E&A has boarded worldwide sales for “Satan’s Slaves: Origin,” a franchise prequel directed by Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar, according to Deadline. The company will launch the project to international buyers, positioning it as a major next chapter in the established horror series.

The newly announced effort is described as an origin story within the “Satan’s Slaves” universe. Deadline reports that the film will be directed by Anwar and produced for a global audience through an international sales push led by Barunson E&A.

Deadline also frames the production as a particularly large-scale genre undertaking, citing the project’s internal billing as “one of the most ambitious genre productions” coming out of the Indonesian market. The outlet’s report ties the announcement to Barunson E&A’s role in assembling international distribution momentum for the title.

Barunson E&A is the Korean studio behind “Parasite,” the Oscar-winning film that helped establish its presence in global awards and entertainment markets. Deadline’s report uses that track record to underscore Barunson E&A’s interest in adding another horror property to its slate, this time for an Indonesian franchise seeking worldwide reach.

The announcement comes as horror prequels and franchise expansions continue to lean on established audience recognition, while international sales companies compete to secure early interest from distributors at major markets. In that context, Barunson E&A’s involvement indicates an attempt to pair Anwar’s genre brand with a partner that has experience marketing films internationally.

Deadline does not provide additional creative specifics in its report beyond the project’s placement in the “Satan’s Slaves” franchise, Anwar’s direction, and the worldwide sales role assigned to Barunson E&A. The report also does not list a release date or cast details, meaning those elements may be clarified as the film moves through the pre-release sales and production schedule.

No further production timeline, casting, or distribution partners were detailed in the report. Interested buyers and audiences will likely look for updates on the project’s schedule, financing, and formal marketing materials as Barunson E&A begins its international sales campaign.