Paramount Animation has set a release date for Dan Trachtenberg's untitled adaptation of Freddy the 13th. Announced last month at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, this animated family horror comedy is based on Yehudi Mercado's independent comic and will hit theaters on October 13, 2028.

Directed by Trachtenberg and co-directed by Mercado, the film tells the story of a family's vacation that turns into a nightmare. The events unfold when fun uncle Freddy accidentally kills the Boogeyman and inherits his powers, offering viewers a blend of both horror and comedy elements.

With this project, Paramount Animation aims to reach a new audience by blending horror and comedy elements. Additionally, this innovative approach in animation has the potential to provide an engaging experience for both young and adult viewers.

Freddy the 13th promises to be an exciting production by reinterpreting iconic elements from past horror films with a modern perspective, appealing to both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.