Final Destination 7 advances with Bloodlines co writer

New Line moves forward on Final Destination 7 with Lori Evans Taylor writing the follow up to Bloodlines.

Final Destination 7 Advances with Bloodlines Co Writer

New Line has set Final Destination 7 and hired Lori Evans Taylor to write the next installment, following Bloodlines which was released in May. Bloodlines grossed about 286 million worldwide, with 138.1 million earned in the domestic market, making it the highest grossing film in the series. The movie was the sixth entry and the first since 2011. Taylor was a key writer on Bloodlines, collaborating with Guy Busick from a story by Taylor, Busick, and Jon Watts, who was creatively involved with Bloodlines. Producers include Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich, with Warren Zide as executive producer.

The decision to bring back a Bloodlines collaborator signals a continuity strategy that leans on proven hands to maintain the tone while inviting a fresh creative voice. Bloodlines underscored the franchise's staying power for New Line, and a seventh film seems positioned to ride that momentum, even as the horror market grows more crowded and fans look for new twists within a familiar concept.

This move shows New Line betting on a proven formula plus a trusted writer to keep fear fresh. By bringing Taylor back, the studio signals a desire for tonal consistency while still counting on a new voice to spark novelty. The risk is that audiences may crave real novelty, not just a familiar setup with a different writer.

The box office performance of Bloodlines provides a solid economic incentive, but the real test will be how the project balances nostalgia with innovation. If Final Destination 7 can deliver surprising scares without abandoning the core premise, it could extend the life of the franchise. If not, the momentum may stall and invite sharper scrutiny from investors and critics alike.

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The next chapter will test whether fear can stay fresh.