‘Blair Witch’ Reboot to Reach Theaters in 2027 as Dylan Clark Directs Lionsgate and Blumhouse Team

A reimagining of the 1999 horror film The Blair Witch Project has landed an in-theater release window in 2027, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is being developed by Lionsgate and Blumhouse, with Atomic Monster attached as the production company.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Dylan Clark will helm the reboot. Clark is producing through his Dylan Clark Productions, bringing a track record in genre filmmaking to a property that helped redefine how independent horror could break through with low-budget, reality-style marketing.

The original Blair Witch Project debuted in 1999 and later became a breakout sensation after screening at Sundance, a pathway the new film’s team appears to be referencing by returning the concept to a contemporary big-screen cycle. The franchise is closely associated with the mock-documentary approach that turned audience uncertainty into the film’s signature tension.

No additional plot specifics, casting announcements, or details about filming dates were included in the reported announcement. The Hollywood Reporter coverage indicates the reboot is positioned as a “reimagining” rather than a direct remake, leaving open how the story will update its core premise for a new audience.

Because the project’s production and distribution plans are still taking shape, the industry timeline remains the most concrete element available at this stage. The 2027 release date provides a target for marketing schedules and downstream commitments, particularly for theaters and international buyers who build programming slates months in advance.

The reboot also arrives as major horror brands continue to draw consumer attention through theatrical events and franchise-style follow-ups. In that context, Lionsgate and Blumhouse, working with Atomic Monster, are putting resources behind a title that retains name recognition with viewers who grew up with the original phenomenon.

Further developments are expected as the companies finalize creative details and begin formal casting and production steps. Until those items are released, observers will have only the announced leadership, producing teams, and the 2027 target date to assess the scope of the new version.

As the release window approaches, standard industry disclosures will likely determine what is ultimately carried into the theatrical marketplace, including ratings outcomes, distribution terms, and whether the film remains positioned as a standalone reimagining or is built toward broader franchise expansion.