Fans of horror often make lists to illustrate their favorite movies in a particular category or franchise. It’s a subjective idea, but oftentimes their rankings are relatable. That being said, everyone knows money talks, especially at the box office. In fact, movie ticket sales can be the deciding factor in whether or not a franchise will continue.

With 12 theatrical movies in its timeline, Friday the 13th as a movie brand has collectively earned over $383 million domestically since it started in 1980. Add in DVDs, licensed merch, international sales, and video games and that total rises to over $900 million.

But how did the movies rank overall when it comes to the box office? It’s a question worth answering because the franchise is only as strong as its weakest link. In other words, if a chapter is bad and another one is made, audiences may have second thoughts, or feel “jump the shark” despair. Conversely, and the numbers prove this, if a new movie is made that incorporates a novel idea, it will do better than a canon sequel.

Below is a list of Friday the 13th films ranked from most successful to least successful in America during their original theatrical run. We adjusted the totals for inflation rounding down to the nearest million.

Friday the 13th (1980) $148 million

Freddy vs. Jason (2003): $140 million

Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982): $117 million

Friday the 13th (2009 reboot): $104 million

Friday the 13th The Final Chapter: $96 million

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981): $72 million

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1984): $64 million

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986): $54 million

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988): $50 million

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989): $35 million

Jason X (2001): $23 million

Jennifer Love Hewitt has officially announced her return in the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot/sequel; Variety announced the news today.

She joins her co-star from the original film, Freddie Prinze Jr. who announced his return this past September. Another legacy star, Brandy Norwood, from I Still Know What You Did Last Summer was in talks to return as well, but there have been no recent updates on that situation.

The new film directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, is being shot in Australia. Prinze Jr. recently bid farewell to the country in a social media post, presumably because his shooting schedule is done.

That begs the pressing question of how big will Hewitt’s part be in this new chapter. It is canon to the original so it would seem she and Prinze would have scenes together unless the director is planning to do some filming in Hollywood.

Hewitt did give an explanation for why it took so long for her to join the cast.

“A big part of the reason we’ve taken a minute is I don’t want to just be like, ‘Oh, there’s the ghost of ’90s past for five seconds in the movie.’ I want to have her come back, be there for a reason, play a real part, and show the audience who she’s become 27 years later.”

She then joked: “I think the scariest thing about the movie will probably be people seeing me as 45, since they saw me last time at 21.”

The original movie follows four friends who share a horrible secret. However, it seems a maniac with a hook knows it too, and starts killing them one by one. It becomes a race to find out who the killer is and whether or not the friends will be exposed, or die, for their horrible truth.

I Know What You Did Last Summer will open theatrically on July 18, 2025.

Get ready for more brains. Steve Wolsh’s reboot of the classic 1985 film Return of the Living Dead has just unearthed its first teaser. The film will be released theatrically in December, 2025. Filmmaker’s promise, “a bloody stunning new chapter, made with no CGI and all practical effects.”

The original is considered a cult classic for its comic book style, practical effects and an over-the-top performance by screen legend James Karen.

In the 1985 version, the plot starts out when, “two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.” You might be able to guess the rest.

Wolsh’s production company, With an O Productions, told Bloody Disgusting, “Our reboot of Return of the Living Dead will expand the existing world created by the original 5 films, while staying true to the R-rated, sci-fi, horror, dark comedy roots adored by fans of the cult classic around the world for the last 35 years.” 

Here’s the official synopsis from the teaser:

“Tarman is BACK and will be here in time for next Christmas! Official Announcement: The next installment of RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD will hit theaters Christmas 2025. Taking place 18 months after the events at the UNEEDA Warehouse in Louisville, KY, a new Trioxin 2-4-5 leak puts a small Pennsylvania town on the brink of a zombie outbreak during Christmas, 1985.”

Stay tuned to iHorror for more information on this film as more details are revealed.