The fifth part of Hotel Transylvania franchise is officially on the way, with the newly announced film hitting theaters on October 8th.
With the title The Haunting of Hotel Transylvaniathe upcoming animated sequel will see Sony Pictures distribute the film across North America, while Amazon MGM Studios takes the reins to handle international distribution.
This latest chapter in the beloved monster franchise welcomes directors Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins to guide the project.
Lawrence Jonas serves as producer, while the franchise’s original creative force, Genndy Tartakovsky, joins Michelle Murdocca as executive producer to keep the spirit of the series alive.
In a joint statement, Sony Pictures Animation presidents Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville highlighted the brand’s rich history.
They shared that from his very first trip, Hotel Transylvania has welcomed audiences into a charming world where monsters truly feel like family.
Explaining how the series has served as a cornerstone of Sony Animation’s storytelling identity by blending a distinct visual style with heartfelt, character-driven comedy, they added that this next installment will honor that legacy of heart and humor while delivering the unexpected surprises that viewers love.
They expressed immense joy in partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the “Drac Pack” back to theaters for families around the globe.
Hotel Transylvania 5: The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania plot
The new plot will follow Dracula as he happily settles into retirement, leaving his daughter, Mavis, to take full control of the legendary monster resort.
However, the peaceful transition is quickly disrupted, as a series of eerie and completely inexplicable incidents send chills through the hotel.
To save their home, the Drac Pack must embark on their most enchanting adventure yet to uncover the dark mystery behind the haunted.
