That’s right you probably knew already but if you hadn’t heard we’re going to be getting a new Final Destination franchise member, with the upcoming release of Final Destination: Bloodlines which is set to make its debut sometime in 2025.

Firstly, some of if not all the relevant cast has been confirmed with Tony Todd set to reprise and resurrect his role of William Bludworth the macabre Funeral Director who was a hit with critics after the first film, but felt a little flat and lifeless in FD2 according to some, hopefully Todd brings a masterful and memory making performance in Bloodlines that will leave the audience and critics wanting more.

Secondly the rumor mill has been hard at work when it comes to talks on the films plot and other elements as it seems the script is in somewhat of a limbo state with it reportedly being on it’s third iteration so far, could this mean the team behind the film is taking extra care to make the film stand out to audiences?

Next, we’ve heard that the film may not be formatted as a sequel as the filmmakers have given this film its own subtitle, as opposed to it being simply Final Destination 6, it is reported that series creator Jeffrey Reddick may want the film to stand on it’s own which is understandable as some audiences may be intimidated by a sixth franchise installment if they haven’t kept up with the previous films or it’s been a while since their last viewing or even if this is their first adventure, remember FD5 came out in 2011.

Of course, I expect the film to up the ante a bit when it comes to not only the edge-of-your-seat thrills but also the impact of the deaths, whether they be gory or even just progress the story well, rumor has it we maybe be making the film a family affair as the title suggests and seeing a few generations of a single-family take whatever hand death deals them, things could get interesting for sure.

I feel like the franchise may have something unique up its sleeve for the next time in the spotlight which will also coincide with the 25^th anniversary of the franchise’s inception, so don’t expect them to pull any punches and instead try to leave audiences pleased, if not a little queasy as well.

Truthfully just like the film’s depiction of death we never will really know what’s coming until it shows up to take center stage, I, for one, am hopeful that Bloodlines will be a unique, inventive, and entertaining return to form for the franchise and a treat for the passionate diehard and even the new fans to sink their teeth into, I just hope the film doesn’t try to bite off more than it can chew in the end.

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