Sony Animation & Amazon MGM Studios Announce Hotel Transylvania 5

Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios have partnered to produce the fifth installment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise, titled "The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania." This collaboration marks a return to working together for the studios, following their previous joint effort on the fourth film. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 8, 2027.

The original Hotel Transylvania franchise began as a Sony Pictures property. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when cinema operations were significantly impacted, Sony licensed the rights for the fourth film, "Hotel Transylvania: Transformania," to Amazon MGM Studios. This arrangement allowed the film to be released on Amazon Prime Video in January 2022, bypassing a traditional theatrical debut.

The decision to reunite for "The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania" indicates a renewed strategic alignment between the two studios for this popular animated series. The franchise, which began in 2012, has been a commercial success for Sony Pictures Animation, with the first three films collectively grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. The upcoming film's October 2027 release date positions it within a key period for family-oriented moviegoing.

Further details regarding the creative team, voice cast, and specific plot points for "The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania" have not yet been disclosed. The announcement signifies a significant development for the animated film landscape and the ongoing partnership between Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios.