Sébastien Vaniček's ‘Evil Dead Burn' Sequel Sets July 2026 Release
Yacoub, who portrayed Fremen warrior Shishakli in Denis Villeneuve's Dune sequel, has carved a place for herself in genre cinema with a blend of grit and presence. With her character not expected to return in Dune: Messiah , Evil Dead Burn offers a new showcase for her talents. Her previous credits include Climax , Savages , and the horror comedy The Balconettes . Souheila Yacoub
Vaniček, best known for directing the 2023 French horror film Infested , was first linked to the Evil Dead franchise in early 2024. Long before the official announcement, he hinted that his film would be titled Evil Dead Burn . That cryptic tease has now been confirmed, adding a fiery edge to a franchise better known for blood than flame. Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi will return to produce. Bruce Campbell, Romel Adam, Jose Canas, and Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin are also attached as executive producers.
While Evil Dead has never been a blockbuster juggernaut, it has enjoyed a rare kind of longevity. Beginning with Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic, the franchise has grown to include sequels, a reboot, a spin-off TV show, and an army of fans who know their Necronomicon lore by heart. Most entries were modest box office performers until Evil Dead Rise defied expectations in 2023 with a US$147 million global haul. That film, a standalone chapter with no Ash Williams in sight, proved there's still plenty of life (and death) in this franchise.
Riding the momentum of Evil Dead Rise , Warner Bros. and New Line have doubled down. Evil Dead Burn is just one of multiple projects in development. Another instalment, helmed by The Last Stop in Yuma County director Francis Galluppi, is also moving forward, though details remain tightly guarded. For now, Evil Dead Burn takes center stage. Whether it ends up in a cabin, a city, or someplace entirely new, one thing's certain: Deadites are coming back, and they're not coming quietly.
Evil Dead Burn opens in cinemas on 24 July 2026.
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