Sony, Amazon MGM Team for Hotel Transylvania 5
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- Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios are co-producing The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, set for theatrical release on October 8, 2027
- Amazon MGM Studios secured international distribution rights for the new film, including in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand
- Sony Pictures Animation is handling the North American theatrical release and distribution in remaining territories not covered by Amazon/MGM
- Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins are directing the fifth installment, with Lawrence Jonas producing and Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca serving as executive producers
- Hotel Transylvania: Transformania premiered exclusively on Prime Video in 2022 during theater closures, leading to Amazon MGM Studios gaining co-production rights for the next film
- The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania will follow Mavis running the hotel while Dracula retires, as the Drac Pack investigates mysterious happenings at the resort
Why it matters: The return to theaters after a streaming-only fourth installment shifts the franchise’s distribution strategy, giving Amazon MGM Studios a rare co-production and international distribution role in a major animated series, while Sony retains key markets—altering the financial and creative stakes for both studios.
