Lionsgate is moving forward with yet another attempt to revive the Leprechaun horror franchise. The studio has hired screenwriters Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan to pen the new script. This duo brings experience from their work on the Saw franchise and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Production duties are handled by Oren and Miles Koules. Miles Koules noted the team is seeking a fresh angle to approach the series. This development follows a failed 2023 attempt to launch a reboot with director Felipe Vargas. The studio remains determined to capitalize on the current market interest in established horror properties.
Industry trends suggest major studios are prioritizing familiar intellectual property. Recent successful returns for Alien and Predator have encouraged similar projects across the genre. Studios are currently developing new entries for Texas Chainsaw Massacre and A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Specific plot details remain private at this stage. It is unclear if original star Warwick Davis will return for this latest project. Fans of the long-running series will wait for further announcements as the production timeline takes shape.