The fifth part of Hotel Transylvania the franchise is officially on its way, with the recently announced film set to hit theaters on October 8.
Title The Haunting of Hotel TransylvaniaThe upcoming animated sequel will see Sony Pictures distribute the film across North America, while Amazon MGM Studios will take the reins of international distribution.
This latest chapter in the beloved monster series welcomes directors Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins to guide the project.
Lawrence Jonas is on board as producer, while the franchise’s original creative force, Genndy Tartakovsky, joins Michelle Murdocca as executive producer to keep the spirit of the series alive.
In a joint statement, Sony Pictures Animation presidents Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville highlighted the brand’s rich history.
They shared that, from its very first release, Hotel Transylvania welcomed audiences into a charming world where monsters truly feel like family.
Explaining how the series served as a cornerstone of Sony Animation’s storytelling identity by blending a distinct visual style with heartfelt, character-driven comedy, they added that this upcoming installment will honor that legacy of heart and humor while delivering the unexpected surprises that viewers love.
They expressed immense pleasure in partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to bring “Drac Pack” back to family theaters around the world.
Hotel Transylvania 5: The plot of the haunting of Hotel Transylvania
The new storyline will follow Dracula as he happily settles into retirement, leaving his daughter, Mavis, to take full control of the legendary monster station.
However, the peaceful transition is quickly disrupted when a series of frightening and completely unexplained events send chills through the hotel.
To save their home, the Drac Pack must embark on their most haunting adventure yet to uncover the dark mystery behind this haunting.
