Trending Now - Jessica Rothe Reveals Director Has Plans for Happy Death Day 3

WHO:

Variety - Jessica Rothe is the star of the "Happy Death Day" franchise, portraying the character Tree Gelbman.

Variety - Christopher Landon is the writer and director of the "Happy Death Day" films.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - Jessica Rothe confirmed that fans have been waiting years for news about "Happy Death Day 3."

Variety - Jessica Rothe stated that Christopher Landon “has the whole third one figured out” regarding the third installment of "Happy Death Day."

Deadline - Rothe expressed her willingness to reprise her role as Tree Gelbman for the third film.

WHEN:

Variety - The first film, "Happy Death Day," was released in 2017, and its sequel, "Happy Death Day 2U," was released in 2019.

Deadline - It has been seven years since the release of "Happy Death Day 2U."

HOW:

Variety - Rothe mentioned that the progress of the third film is currently a matter of getting “ducks in a row,” indicating logistical preparations are underway.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 05:40 UTC)

Jessica Rothe has confirmed that fans have been eagerly waiting for years for news about "Happy Death Day 3." The announcement was made at 19:10 UTC, generating excitement among the movie's dedicated followers. As anticipation builds, many are hopeful for updates on the film's development.

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(UPDATED March 29, 2026 19:10 UTC)

Jessica Rothe, the star of the "Happy Death Day" franchise, recently shared that Christopher Landon, who wrote and directed the films, has the third installment all figured out. Rothe expressed her excitement about reprising her role as Tree Gelbman, noting that the progress of the film is now about getting "ducks in a row" as they prepare logistically for production. It's been seven years since the release of "Happy Death Day 2U," which came out in 2019, following the original film that debuted in 2017.