Film ‘Hotel Transylvânia 5’ reveals title, release date and new image of the animation

On Monday, July 13, the official title and release date of “Hotel Transylvania 5” were announced, the latest feature in the acclaimed animation franchise that explores the universe of supernatural creatures. The exclusive information was revealed by a specialized portal, confirming the new chapter of the popular series.

When will the new film “Hotel Transylvania 5” hit theaters with its official title?

The fifth film in the series, now named “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania” (freely translated as ‘The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania’), is scheduled to hit the big screen on October 8, 2027, marking an exclusive return to theaters.

The production of the next film had already been confirmed in January by Keegan-Michael Key, an actor known for lending his voice to the character of the mummy Murray in the animation sequence.

Parallel to the reveal, the first official image of the new animation was also presented to the public.

The image released shows Mavis, one of the main protagonists of the saga, with a frightened look as she walks down a corridor with a dark atmosphere.

Launched in 2012, the “Hotel Transylvania” saga narrates the adventures of Count Dracula, the owner of a luxurious hotel where monsters find refuge away from human eyes. The peace of the establishment is disturbed when his daughter, Mavis, falls in love with Jonathan, a young human, triggering a series of unexpected and amusing events.

The first three features in the franchise reached an impressive mark of more than US$1.2 billion in global box office revenue, which demonstrates the great commercial success of the series. However, the fourth film had a direct release on streaming platforms, a decision motivated by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic that made it impossible to reach cinemas. This return to cinemas now marks a new phase for the saga.

The original dubbing team featured several renowned talents, including Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi and David Spade, as well as Keegan-Michael Key.

The new feature film is being produced by Sony Pictures Animation, in a strategic partnership with Amazon MGM Studios. This collaboration between the companies is an offshoot of the previous agreement to release the fourth film on Prime Video, which paved the way for the co-production of this new chapter of the successful animated series.

Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins take over the direction of the project, both already with experience in the franchise’s universe. Kluska directed “Hotel Transylvania: Transformonstrão” (2022), while Hawkins was the head of the animation department for the same film.

For now, other details about “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania”, such as confirmation of the return of the original voice cast or the date for the release of a trailer, remain undisclosed.