It’s been a long time since the world heard from Mick Taylor, the Australian serial killer at the heart of one of the most brutalhorrorfranchises ever made:Wolf Creek. All that is about to change thanks to Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting, though,as the duo are set to revive the series with a new sequel in 2026 titledWolf Creek: Legacy.
First announced last year,Varietyis reporting that the same team behindTerrifier 2and3have acquired the distribution rights toWolf Creek: Legacy,and will release it to theaters in the fall of 2026. John Jarratt will return to reprise the role of Taylor, and director Greg McLean is taking on a behind-the-scenes role as a producer this time around, with Sean Lahiff running point as director. In a statement released by Lahiff, the newly minted director said the latest entry in the franchise “will be a raw and gritty chase across the outback,” adding:
I can’t wait to unleash this bold and terrifying cinematic experience on longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.
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First released in 2005,Wolf Creekwasloosely based on the true storyof a couple of backpackers that were murdered in the late ’90s and early 2000s in the Australian outback. It has since gone on to become one of that country’s greatest horror exports thanks to its unflinching kills, and examination of themes such as xenophobia, isolation, and fragile masculinity.Wolf Creek 2in 2013 was as equally disturbing, as was the short-lived TV series in 2016. This time, Taylor has his sets sight on a family of Americans encroaching on his territory:
“Wolf Creek: Legacy follows a family of American tourists who wander innocently into Mick Taylor’s hunting grounds. When the parents sacrifice themselves to save their children, the kids find themselves alone, lost and hunted in the vast Australian wilderness.”
‘Wolf Creek’ Isn’t the Only Horror Franchise Being Revived by Cineverse
In addition to bringingWolf Creek: Legacyto theaters in 2026, Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting are also in cahoots to relaunch the Christmas slasher franchiseSilent Night, Deadly Night. A new entry in the long-running saga is set to hit theatersjust in time for the 2025 holiday season, and promises to be a blend of “psychological horror, brutal slasher thrills and a touch of the supernatural.”
The two companies are no stranger to horror hits thanks to their collaboration on releasingTerrifier 2, and last year’sTerrifier 3, which went on to earn more than $89 million at the box office against its measly budget of just $2 million dollars. When it comes toWolf Creek, Cineverse president Erick Opeka hails it as “one of the greatest slasher movies of all time,” while Brad Miska, VP of Bloody Disgusting for Cineverse, compares it to the likes of another horror classic:
“Wolf Creek was a terrifying, Texas Chain Saw-inspired nightmare that left an undeniable mark on the genre. As a longtime fan, I couldn’t be more excited to be part of Wolf Creek: Legacy and to help bring the franchise back to theaters. Get ready—Mick Taylor is back, and the outback has never been more dangerous.”
Look forWolf Creek: Legacyto hit theaters in 2026. If you want to relive where it all began, both movies in the franchise are available to stream on either Prime Video or Tubi, which is also home to the 2016 TV series.
