'Friday the 13th' will arrive in the U.S. on January 13, 2017 while 'The Ring 2' sequel will open Stateside on April 1, 2016.
- October 21, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Paramount has pushed back the release dates for two of its upcoming horror films. "Friday the 13th (2017)" is moving from May 13, 2016 to January 13, 2017, while "Rings", the third movie in "The Ring" movie franchise, is pushed back from November 13, 2015 to April 1, 2016.
On the new release date, "Friday the 13th" will face off against Sony's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower", Lionsgate's "Power Rangers", Gerard Butler-starrer "Geostorm" and 20th Century Fox drama "Hidden Figures". David Bruckner ("Southbound") will direct "Friday the 13th" with a script penned by Nick Antosca. Michael Bay will produce alongside Andrew Form and Bradley Fuller. Plot details and cast members have yet to be announced.
As for "Rings", it will open against "Green Room" and Fox's "Eddie the Eagle" starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman. "Rings" stars Aimee Teegarden and Johnny Galecki. With F. Javier Gutierrez serving behind the lens, the horror movie is currently in post-production. David Loucka, Jacob Aaron Estes and Akiva Goldsman penned the screenplay. Guillermo del Toro is also involved as executive producer.
