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Final Destination Bloodlines
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
Story by
Based onCharacters 
by Jeffrey Reddick
Produced by
  • Craig Perry
  • Sheila Hanahan Taylor
  • Jon Watts
  • Dianne McGunigle
  • Toby Emmerich
Starring
  • Kaitlyn Santa Juana
  • Teo Briones
  • Richard Harmon
  • Owen Patrick Joyner
  • Anna Lore
  • Brec Bassinger
  • Tony Todd
CinematographyChristian Sebaldt
Edited bySabrina Pitre
Music byTim Wynn
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • May 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)
Running time
110 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$50 million[2]
Box office$47.4 million[3][4]

Final Destination Bloodlines is a 2025 American supernatural horror film directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein and written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor, based on a story developed by them and Jon Watts. It is the sixth installment in the Final Destination film series following Final Destination 5 (2011). The film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana (her first major role) as a college student who inherits her grandmother's deadly premonition. She soon realizes that Death is coming for her family. Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd appear in supporting roles.

After the commercial success of Final Destination 5, a new film entered development; it was described as a "re-imagining" of the franchise but in October 2020, series creator Jeffrey Reddick confirmed it was the sixth film in the franchise. Filming took place in Vancouver from March to May 2024.

Final Destination Bloodlines was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on May 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from critics, becoming the best-reviewed film in the franchise.

Plot[]

In 1969, a pregnant Iris Campbell and her partner Paul visit Skyview Restaurant Tower where Paul proposes and they become engaged. While on the dance floor, Iris has a premonition of a chain reaction causing structural damage to the tower, exploding the tower and killing everyone.

In the present, Iris's granddaughter, Stefani Reyes, has recurring nightmares about Iris's premonition, prompting her to return home and seek answers. She reunites with Marty and Charlie, her father and brother respectively, along with Howard and Brenda Campbell, her uncle and aunt respectively, and Erik, Julia and Bobby, her cousins. When Stefani asks Howard about Iris, Howard explains that Iris subjected him and Stefani's mother, Darlene, to an overprotective upbringing and caused them to fear death. Darlene adopted similar tendencies, causing her to abandon the Reyes family. Despite this, Brenda gives Stefani clues on where to find Iris's letter, which leads her to a fortified cabin where Iris now lives.

Iris tells Stefani that she disrupted Death's plan to destroy the tower by warning Paul and the guests to leave. As a result, the tower never collapsed but Death began killing the survivors in the order they would've died, along with their respective descendants, who were never meant to exist. After Death killed Paul, Iris documented Death's modus operandi in a sketchbook and hid in isolation for years. Despite having cancer, which Death gave her, Iris accepts her fate and goes outside to give Stefani her sketchbook. She also proves Death's existence to Stefani by allowing a weather vane to impale her through her mouth.

At Iris's funeral, Darlene returns, who later joins a barbecue held by the Campbell family. At the barbecue, Stefani reads Iris's sketchbook and identifies a person named JB, who found someone that defeated Death, and also sees omens. Meanwhile, a chain reaction causes Howard to be run over by a lawn mower. That night, a chain reaction causes a fire at Erik's tattoo parlor but is saved by his leather clothing. Stefani and Charlie meet Erik on the road and alert him of hazards. Suddenly, Julia is crushed to death by a garbage truck. The surviving family members reunite and conclude that Death is killing Iris's descendants in the order of their age. Marty and Brenda are spared because they are not biologically related to Iris. Erik was also spared because he was conceived from an affair between Brenda and another man.

Darlene suggests visiting JB at a hospital, who turns out to be William Bludworth. Bludworth was saved by Iris from the tower as a child and since he was one of the last to die in Iris's premonition, he spent most of his life exchanging ideas with Iris on how to defeat Death. Bludworth also tells the family that they can survive by killing someone else to steal their lifespan or being revived after killing themselves, citing Kimberly Corman as a successful example. The family protests but Bludworth simply warns them to be careful and expects to succumb to cancer, which Death has given him, after Iris's bloodline dies.

Erik and Bobby agree to employ Bludworth's second strategy to defeat Death. Erik gives Bobby a snack containing nuts, which Bobby is allergic to, but the plan backfires as an MRI machine malfunctions and mangles Erik to death. A spring from a vending machine is also launched into Bobby's head, killing him. Stefani, Charlie and Darlene drive to Iris's cabin in an RV, where Darlene plans to hide from Death so she could buy more time for herself and her children. Nonetheless, a chain reaction causes the cabin to explode, causing the RV, which Stefani is trapped in, to sink into a lake. A lamp post also collapses, which bisects Darlene. Charlie salvages Stefani and successfully resuscitates her with CPR.

A week later, Charlie and Stefani tell the father of Charlie's prom date about their ordeal at Iris's cabin. The prom date's father tells them that Stefani never technically died when Charlie revived her since her heart never stopped. Suddenly, a chain reaction causes a train to derail, launching logs that kill Charlie and Stefani.

Cast[]

Further information on individual characters: List of Final Destination Bloodlines characters
  • Kaitlyn Santa Juana as Stefani Reyes, a college student haunted by nightmares of a 1968 tower collapse[5][6]
  • Teo Briones as Charlie Reyes, Stefani's younger brother[7][6]
  • Richard Harmon as Erik Campbell, one of Stefani's cousins[7]
  • Owen Patrick Joyner as Bobby Campbell, one of Stefani's cousins[7]
  • Rya Kihlstedt as Darlene Campbell, Stefani and Charlie's estranged mother and Iris's daughter[7][6]
  • Anna Lore as Julia Campbell, one of Stefani's cousins[7]
  • Gabrielle Rose as Iris Campbell, Stefani's grandmother who had a premonition in 1968[8]
    • Brec Bassinger as young Iris Campbell[8]
  • Tony Todd as William Bludworth[5]
    • Jayden Oniah as young William
  • Tinpo Lee as Marty Reyes, Stefani's father[8][6]
  • April Telek as Brenda Campbell, Stefani's aunt[8]
  • Alex Zahara as Howard Campbell, Stefani's uncle and Iris's son[8]
  • Max Lloyd-Jones as Paul Campbell, Iris's husband[8]
  • Brenna Llewellyn as Val, Stefani's college roommate[8]
  • Yvette Ferguson as Mrs. Fuller, an elderly woman present in the tower's collapse in 1968[9]
  • Mark Brandon as Mr. Fuller, an elderly man present in the tower's collapse in 1968[8]

Production[]

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Filmmaker Jon Watts produced and conceived the story for the sixth installment, and chose directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein to helm the film from over 200 candidates.

Before the release of Final Destination 5 in 2011, series actor Tony Todd said that if the film were to be successful, two sequels would be filmed back-to-back.[10] In January 2019, New Line Cinema announced a new installment was in development. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan wrote the initial script, described as a "re-imagining" of the franchise.[11][12] In March 2020, series producer Craig Perry said the film would be set "in the world of first responders" and feature EMTs, firefighters, and police officers. When asked if it was in the same canon as the previous installments, he said, "Reboot is probably too strong of a word ... it makes it sound like they're going to change everything, but it's definitely a Final Destination movie".[13][14]

Tony Todd by Gage Skidmore

The film marked Tony Todd's final role before his death.

In October 2021, Lori Evans Taylor was reported to be the new writer for the film.[15] In January 2022, HBO Max announced it would distribute the film, Jon Watts joined the project as a producer, and Taylor was confirmed to have written the screenplay alongside Guy Busick.[16] That July, Reddick revealed the film would differ from the franchise's formula.[17] In September that year, Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein were selected from over two hundred candidates to direct the film. During a meeting with executives and producers from New Line to make their pitch, Lipovsky and Stein staged a freak accident like the ones in the films at the end of the call; insiders said the joke, which featured a combination of prerecorded footage and visual effects and demonstrated the filmmakers' passion for the film, got them hired.[18] In September 2023, Todd officially signed on to reprise his role as William Bludworth. The film explores the character's backstory.[19] Despite Todd's death in November 2024, Warner Bros. confirmed that he had shot all of his scenes for the film.[20] In March 2024, it was announced that the film would be released in theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2025.[21] Most of the cast was also revealed.[22] 71-year-old stuntwoman Yvette Ferguson came out of retirement for a fire stunt in the premonition scene, which director Lipovsky believes to be a world record for the oldest person set on fire on camera.[9]

Principal photography was scheduled to take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from July to October 2023,[23] but in mid-July, production was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.[24] With Christian Sebaldt as cinematographer, filming instead took place in Vancouver from March 4 to May 13, 2024.[21][25] Tim Wynn was hired to compose the score by December 2024.[26]

Release[]

Final Destination Bloodlines was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on May 16, 2025.[21][27] The film was filmed for IMAX and will be released in both IMAX and standard formats.[28] A double-bill special screening was shown in select theaters on May 9 and 10, a week before the film's release, which included the original 2000 film.[29]

The film's trailer was released on March 25, 2025, across 65 markets and was available in 44 different language versions. As calculated by WaveMetrix, it garnered 178.7 million views worldwide within the first 24 hours, making it the second most-watched horror film trailer (behind New Line's It with 200 million views).[30]

Reception[]

Box office[]

As of May 16, 2025, Final Destination Bloodlines has grossed $21 million in the United States and Canada, and $26.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $47.4 million.[3][4]

In the United States and Canada, Bloodlines was released alongside Hurry Up Tomorrow, and is projected to gross $35–40 million from 3,400 theaters in its opening weekend.[31] The film made $21 million on its first day, including $5.5 million from Thursday night previews.[32][33]

Critical response[]

The film received the strongest critical reception of the franchise.[34] Template:RT prose Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 74 out of 100 based on 32 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[35] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those surveyed by PostTrak gave it an average four out of five stars, with 69% saying they would definitely recommend the film.[33]

Todd Gilcrest of Variety called the film "clever, unpredictable and fun" and praised Todd's performance as "a tender tribute to the horror luminary and retroactive connective tissue between the franchise's disparate chapters".[36] Frank Scheck of the The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the film "gives its audiences exactly what they expect. Namely, a series of ingeniously designed, diabolical Rube Goldberg-style fatalities that are mostly so within the realm of possibility that you'll find yourself crossing the street very carefully after you leave the theater". He also praised Todd's appearance as "a poignant reminder that in real life, as in these movies, death comes for everybody".[37]

References[]

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  2. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (May 14, 2025). "Box Office: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Aims for $40 Million Debut, The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' May Fizzle With $5 Million". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)". The Numbers.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Final Destination: Bloodlines". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 16, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Montemayor, Cece (March 25, 2025). "The Scariest & Most Iconic Final Destination Death Sequence Is Officially Back After 22 Years". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Making Of Final Destination Bloodlines - Behind The Scenes (2025)". YouTube. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Cruz, Hazel Jane. "Final Destination: Bloodline releases spine-chilling trailer". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Gupta, Ridhika (March 26, 2025). "Final Destination Bloodlines Official Trailer | Release Date". Take One. Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Miller, Mike (May 5, 2025). "Final Destinations Bloodlines directors say they broke the world record for oldest person set on fire". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 7, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  10. ↑ thehorrorchick (January 31, 2011). "Exclusive: Tony Todd Talks Final Destination 5! Parts 6 and 7 Already in the Cards?". Dread Central. Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2024. {{cite web}}:
  11. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 11, 2019). "Final Destination Reboot in the Works With Saw Franchise Writers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  12. ↑ "Final Destination: Bloodlines". Writers Guild of America West. October 15, 2024. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024. {{cite web}}:
  13. ↑ Sandwell, Ian (March 14, 2020). "Final Destination producer teases details about new movie". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  14. ↑ Alvar, Natasha (October 5, 2020). "Interview: Final Destination Creator Jeffrey Reddick Discusses Don't Look Back". Cultured Vultures. Archived from the original on October 14, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  15. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 25, 2021). "STX Takes Global On Melissa Barrera Thriller Bed Rest From Lori Evans Taylor". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  16. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 11, 2022). "Spider-Man Director Jon Watts to Produce Final Destination Relaunch for New Line, HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  17. ↑ Mantilla, Ryan (July 2, 2022). "Final Destination 6: Jeffrey Reddick Reveals Film Won't Follow Usual Formula". Collider. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  18. ↑ Kit, Borys (September 23, 2022). "Final Destination 6 Finds Its Directors in Freaks Filmmakers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022. {{cite web}}:
  19. ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex (September 13, 2023). "Final Destination 6 – Horror Icon Tony Todd Will Return!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2023. {{cite web}}:
  20. ↑ Squires, John (February 4, 2025). "Final Destination Bloodlines – Tony Todd Confirmed for Franchise Return". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 8, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Scott, Ryan (March 5, 2024). "Final Destination: Bloodlines Begins Filming". Fangoria. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024. {{cite web}}:
  22. ↑ Kit, Borys (March 28, 2024). "Final Destination: Bloodlines Finds Cast with Brec Bassinger, Teo Briones, Kaitlyn Santa Juana (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024. {{cite web}}:
  23. ↑ "British Columbia In Production". Creative BC Film Commission. Archived from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023. {{cite web}}:
  24. ↑ Nemiroff, Perri (August 3, 2023). "Final Destination 6 Is Ready to Go After the Strike, According to Franchise Creator". Collider. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2023. {{cite web}}:
  25. ↑ "DGC BC Production List". Directors Guild of Canada. April 19, 2024. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024. {{cite web}}: Alt URL
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  27. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 9, 2024). "Warner Bros Dates Final Destination: Bloodlines, Animal Friends; Pushes Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor Pic Flowervale Street To 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024. {{cite web}}:
  28. ↑ Squires, John (August 12, 2024). "Final Destination: Bloodlines Will Be a Theatrical (and IMAX) Release". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024. {{cite web}}:
  29. ↑ "'Final Destination Bloodlines' holds sneak previews on May 9 & 10". The Philippine Star. May 4, 2025. Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  30. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 27, 2025). "Final Destination: Bloodlines With 178M+ Global Views Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Of All-Time". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  31. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 14, 2025). "'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Making Beeline To Record $35M-$40M Franchise Opening – Box Office Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  32. ↑ Moreau, Jordan (May 16, 2025). "Box Office: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Makes $5.5 Million in Previews". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2025. {{cite web}}:
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 D'Alessandro, Anthony (2025-05-17). "Warner Bros Horror Rules: 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Stabs $45M, 'Sinners' Still Holy With $15M Fifth Frame – Box Office Update". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-17. {{cite web}}:
  34. ↑ "Final Destination Movies, Ranked By Tomatometer". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 15, 2025. {{cite web}}:
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  37. ↑ Scheck, Frank (May 13, 2025). "'Final Destination Bloodlines' Review: Sixth Installment Is a Blast of Sadistic Fun". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 15, 2025. {{cite web}}:

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