Paranormal Activity Revival Announced With James Wan Attached And Outlets Are Calling It A Major Industry Move

Entertainment Weekly confirmed that Paranormal Activity is officially being revived at Paramount with James Wan involved in the process alongside Blumhouse. Coverage describes this as a “priority development” project for the studio. No details about plot or cast have been released, but EW emphasizes that the decision to tap Wan signals a serious, high-caliber reboot rather than a quick cash grab.

Outlets highlight the significance of Wan’s influence on modern horror, with his track record including The Conjuring, Insidious, and Saw. His attachment alone has journalists discussing the potential tonal shift the franchise could take. Paranormal Activity has always thrived on minimalism and dread, which naturally fits Wan’s style of slow pressure, strong atmosphere, and precision scares.

The reporting also points out that the franchise had been losing steam, so this revival is being framed as a chance to bring back the core identity that made the original film such a cultural moment. There is no fan hype narrative in the reporting at this stage. This is being covered straightforwardly as a significant development due to the creative team involved.