Sony Pictures Animation has officially announced that the Hotel Transylvania franchise is heading back to theaters, with Hotel Transylvania 5 now carrying the title The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania and set for an October 8, 2027 theatrical release.
The fifth installment will be directed by Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins, with Lawrence Jonas producing. Franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky and longtime producer Michelle Murdocca will serve as executive producers. Sony Pictures will distribute the film in North America, while Amazon MGM Studios will handle international distribution.
Sony has also revealed the official plot synopsis for the new animated sequel:
In this latest instalment, Dracula has happily settled into retirement while his daughter, Mavis, takes the reins of the legendary monster hotel. But when a series of spooky and unexplained happenings sends chills through the resort, the Drac Pack embarks on its most spellbinding adventure yet: uncovering the mystery behind “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania.”
The story marks a significant shift for the franchise, placing Mavis in charge of the iconic monster resort while Dracula enjoys retirement… until mysterious supernatural events force the Drac Pack back into action.
Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, Presidents of Sony Pictures Animation, told Variety:
“From the beginning, Hotel Transylvania has invited audiences into a world where monsters feel like family. These films have been a cornerstone of Sony Animation’s storytelling identity, blending a unique visual style with heartfelt, character-driven comedy. With this next installment, we’re honoring that legacy of heart and humor while delivering the unexpected surprises audiences love. We’re delighted to partner with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the Drac Pack back to theatres for families around the world.”
Courtenay Valenti, Head of Film at Amazon MGM Studios, added:
“Hotel Transylvania is one of those rare franchises that has become a beloved tradition for families around the world – a film series that has always balanced irreverent humor with genuine heart.”
She continued:
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sony Pictures Animation to bring the Drac Pack back to the big screen and continue this legacy of inventive, character-driven storytelling that audiences have embraced for over a decade.”
The original Hotel Transylvania premiered in 2012 and earned $355 million worldwide, launching one of Sony Pictures Animation’s biggest franchises. Its theatrical sequels continued to grow at the box office:
The most recent entry, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, skipped theaters and debuted exclusively on Prime Video in 2022.
With The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, the franchise returns to the big screen for the first time in nine years, bringing Dracula, Mavis, and the rest of the Drac Pack back to theaters with an all-new mystery centered around strange paranormal events inside the legendary monster hotel.
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