Belgian Filmmaker Michiel Blanchart Heads Final Destination 7 Sequel

The Final Destination franchise is moving forward with its seventh installment, following the box-office success of 2025's Final Destination: Bloodlines, which grossed over $314 million worldwide. Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart, known for his acclaimed French-language debut Night Call and Oscar-shortlisted short film You're Dead, Hélène, has been selected to direct Final Destination 7, marking his English-language debut. Blanchart replaces the directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, who directed Bloodlines but are not returning. The script will be written by Lori Evans Taylor, who co-wrote the previous film, with producers Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich also returning. While no release date or plot details have been announced, the franchise continues to be a major success for New Line, having earned over $1 billion globally. Sadly, franchise regular Tony Todd will not reprise his role due to his passing in 2024.