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CinemaCon 2025: Exciting Announcements from Major Studios

CinemaCon, the premier gathering for film studios and industry professionals, has been abuzz with noteworthy updates from leading studios this week. Sony Pictures captivated audiences with new insights into the eagerly awaited Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, while Lionsgate announced a thrilling animated prequel and a fifth installment in the well-loved John Wick series. Warner Bros. also stepped into the spotlight, sharing fresh details about their upcoming projects, including grisly footage from the sixth installment of the horror franchise, Final Destination Bloodlines.

During CinemaCon, Richard Brener, President and Chief Creative Officer of New Line Cinema, shared a glimpse of Final Destination Bloodlines, offering a tease of the film’s atmospheric tension. In a lighthearted moment, Brener quipped, “See you at the Oscars,” despite the horror genre often facing neglect during awards season. This comment underscored the unique challenge films like Final Destination face in gaining critical recognition, especially given its graphic and often absurd portrayals of death.

The newly released footage introduces audiences to two brothers navigating their cursed fate in a hospital setting as they desperately attempt to outsmart death. A particularly dark moment unfolds when the brothers debate a morally questionable plan involving a newborn. Ultimately, they settle on exploiting one brother’s peanut allergy to simulate a near-death experience, aiming to revive him with an EpiPen. However, their efforts take a gruesome turn…

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Returns to the Camp and Gore of the Original Films

This harrowing scene expertly builds suspense while including comedic moments that play out against the backdrop of horror. In a comedic twist, one brother breaks a vending machine to retrieve a stuck peanut butter cup. This seemingly trivial act leads them into a misadventure within an MRI room, where their attempts to trigger an allergic reaction take a disastrous turn.

As one brother grapples with the allergic reaction, his counterpart meets a horrific fate. The MRI machine’s magnetic forces wreak havoc, culminating in a chilling sequence where the effects of the machine lead to a crushing death. Just when the audience thinks safety is within reach, another metallic threat emerges, underlining the film’s theme of inevitable doom.

Attendees at CinemaCon have described the footage as a compelling mix of exhilarating and elaborate death sequences paired with genuine horror elements. Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein appear to be committed to preserving the unique qualities that made the original Final Destination films iconic. They are anticipated to deliver a thrilling experience that balances gore with humor when the film hits theaters this summer.

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Final Destination: Bloodlines

Release Date
May 16, 2025

Runtime
109 Minutes

Directors
Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein

Producers
Craig Perry, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle

Cast

• Kaitlyn Santa Juana as Stephanie Lewis
• Teo Briones as Charlie Lewis
• Owen Patrick Joyner as Bobby

Source
movieweb.com