Evil Dead Burn, the next film set in the Evil Dead universe has officially set to be released in theaters on July 24, 2026 via New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures. The film will star Swiss actress Souheila Yacoub who recently appeared in Dune Part 2 and Planet B.
According to Deadline:
Sébastien Vaniček, who co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard, has been tapped to direct, as we were first to report.
Pic will be produced by longtime franchise producer Rob Tapert and series creator and horror icon Sam Raimi. Romel Adam, Jose Canas, and Lee Cronin will executive produce alongside cult legend “Ash” Bruce Campbell.
New Line will distribute the film domestically through Warner Bros. Pictures on July 24, 2026. Sony will distribute internationally with StudioCanal distributing in the UK and Metropolitan distributing in France.
Variety in a recent interview with Sébastien Vaniček:
In an interview with Variety, Vaniček, who co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard, spoke about his creative vision for tackling the cult horror franchise and why he’s stoked to have Yacoub play the lead part. “I’ve long admired Souheila’s work in France, particularly in theater,” he said. “She brings a rare physicality and emotional intensity to her performances – exactly the kind of raw, visceral presence I was looking for this film.”
He said he and Yacoub have spent a lot of time together “discussing the story and the emotional depth I wanted to bring to the characters.” Vaniček also pointed out the role will be physically demanding which makes Yacoub perfect for it. The Geneva-born actor, who is a former professional athlete and was even part of the national team of gymnastics at a young age, isn’t scared of action scenes and all kinds of stunts. Along with “Dune: Part Two,” she’s starred in Gaspar Noe’s “Climax,” the series “No Man’s Land,” Cedric Klapisch’s “En Corps,” and the science fiction film “Planet B,” among others.
Fan concept poster by Glauber Oliveira
