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Paramount Animation Announces Untitled Dan Trachtenberg Comedy-Horror

Director Dan Trachtenberg is teaming up with Paramount Animation for a comedy-horror feature titled 'Freddy the 13th'.

By · Published June 22, 2026  23:30 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  03:21 UTC

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Paramount Animation announced an animated movie titled Freddy the 13th. The project was set to be helmed by director Dan Trachtenberg.

Epilogue added 96d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Director Dan Trachtenberg is teaming up with Paramount Animation for a comedy-horror feature titled 'Freddy the 13th'.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Paramount Animation has announced an animated comedy-horror film titled 'Freddy the 13th'. The project will be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for his work on 'Prey,' 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' and 'Predator: Badlands'.

Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline emphasizes the genre blend of the project. Animation Magazine further notes the involvement of Yehudi Mercado in bringing the film to screens.

Future developments will depend on further production details from Paramount Animation regarding the untitled project's timeline and release.

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Quick answers

Who is directing the movie?

Dan Trachtenberg is directing the film.

What is the title of the project?

The film is titled 'Freddy the 13th'.

Which studio is producing the animation?

The movie is set at Paramount Animation.

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Paramount Animation Dan Trachtenberg Freddy the 13th Yehudi Mercado

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