Paramount Revives 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' With New Film

WHO:

Variety - The deal involves Craven’s widow Iya Labunka and son Jonathan Craven as part of the Wes Craven estate.

Deadline - Paramount, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules, Wes Craven estate, Iya Labunka, Jonathan Craven

WHAT:

Collider - Paramount has officially landed U.S. theatrical rights for a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie, marking the franchise's revival.

Deadline - Paramount has taken the U.S. rights to the original screenplay of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" before the merger with Warner Bros. is finalized.

Deadline - Paramount has acquired the U.S. rights to the original screenplay of "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Variety - A new movie is being developed to reboot the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise.

Collider - A new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie is officially in development.

WHERE:

Deadline - The deal involves Paramount's new genre label, Paramount Primal.

WHEN:

Variety - The new movie is in development with no specific release date mentioned.

WHY:

Variety - The acquisition aims to reboot the franchise.

HOW:

Variety - The rights were acquired under Paramount's new genre label, Paramount Primal, which is led by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.

Deadline - The rights were licensed from the Wes Craven estate.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Paramount has officially secured the U.S. theatrical rights for a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movie, signaling a revival of the iconic franchise. This exciting development comes as fans of horror cinema eagerly anticipate the return of Freddy Krueger. Details about the film's release are still under wraps, but the buzz is already building among enthusiasts.

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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 18:27 UTC)

Paramount has secured the U.S. rights to the original screenplay of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" as part of a deal involving Craven’s widow, Iya Labunka, and son, Jonathan Craven, representing the Wes Craven estate. This acquisition comes just before the merger with Warner Bros. is set to be finalized. The rights were obtained under Paramount's new genre label, Paramount Primal, which is headed by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.

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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 17:36 UTC)

Paramount has acquired the U.S. rights to the original screenplay of "A Nightmare on Elm Street," marking a significant move for the studio's new genre label, Paramount Primal. A new movie is officially in development to reboot the franchise, although no specific release date has been announced yet. The rights for this project were licensed from the Wes Craven estate, ensuring that the legacy of the iconic horror series continues.