Oh look, it’s been so long since Jason Voorhees graced our screens that the last Friday the 13th reboot is now old enough to drive a machete-shaped car 🩸. That’s right, the 2009 reboot is practically applying for college while the Alien franchise has rebooted itself twice since then. The horror world is truly living in a golden age of… waiting.
But don’t worry, fellow slasher enthusiasts! While we’re all still holding our breath for a new movie that’s apparently stuck in development hell deeper than Jason’s cabin, Regal Cinemas has decided to throw us a bone. They’re bringing the vintage Friday the 13th films back to theaters throughout 2026, because apparently watching people get brutally murdered by a hockey mask-wearing zombie is best enjoyed on the big screen. 🎬
Here’s the glorious lineup that’ll have you questioning your life choices every Friday the 13th:
- February 13th: The original 1980 classic and Part 2 (1981) – because nothing says romance like watching camp counselors get impaled
- March 13th: Part 3 in glorious 3D (1982) and The Final Chapter (1984) – spoiler alert: it wasn’t final at all
- November 13th: Jason Lives (1986) – the one where they literally resurrect Jason from the dead because of course they did
Oh, and Regal is being extra respectful by skipping Part 5 (1985) because of that “fake Jason” plot twist that apparently made fans angrier than Jason at a water park. They’re doing it “out of respect to the murderous legacy of the Vorhees family.” How thoughtful of them to protect Jason’s brand! 🙄
These ’80s classics have become staples of VHS, cable, and now streaming viewing for generations of horror fans, but apparently, we need to experience the magic of terrible special effects and wooden acting on the big screen. It’s a fun opportunity to see them how they were originally intended – with a sticky floor and overpriced popcorn.
Tickets for this glorious trip down memory lane are available at Regal theaters, their mobile app, or their website. And while we’re all still waiting for a new Friday the 13th movie (seriously, what’s taking so long? Did Jason get stuck in COVID quarantine?), there is a TV show called Crystal Lake coming to Peacock. Because when you can’t get a movie made, just make a show instead! It’s the Hollywood way.
Return to Crystal Lake and watch Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th🔪Get tickets now: https://t.co/dyVoYTgWz8
…And look out for something big happening Friday the 13th in November👀 @FANGORIA pic.twitter.com/hQTSRTDET6
— Regal (@RegalMovies) February 7, 2026
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