JustWatch’s “Why to Watch” feature recently highlighted the latest instalment in the iconic horror franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), which premiered in theatres earlier this month. This new chapter promises to deliver the classic edge-of-your-seat thrills while also bringing something new to the table.

In exclusive interviews, both star Brec Bassinger and co-director Zach Lipovsky shared their insights into what makes Bloodlines a must-see for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Brec Bassinger, who plays a key role in the film, emphasized the sheer scale and intensity of Bloodlines. “It feels so big and intricate,” Bassinger remarked. “I had no idea how we were gonna film it, but I was excited. This movie is all about shock value. If you want to be on the edge of your seat—and who doesn’t want that?—then this is a movie that’ll definitely satisfy that craving.”

Her comments and quotes suggest that the film leans heavily into the franchise’s signature elaborate death sequences and suspenseful build-ups, designed to keep audiences guessing and gasping.

Co-director Zach Lipovsky shed light on the delicate balance of honouring the franchise’s legacy while also injecting fresh elements. “As fans ourselves, we wanted to make sure that Final Destination: Bloodlines was an incredibly good movie for fans, but in a way that still allowed them to not know what was going to happen next,” Lipovsky explained.

“We wanted to freshen things up, so fans would have that experience of being right on the edge of their seats along with newcomers.” This approach aims to deliver the familiar suspense and unexpected twists that fans love, while also ensuring that the plot doesn’t feel predictable. By creating a sense of genuine unpredictability, the filmmakers hope to replicate the thrill of the very first Final Destination experience for a new generation of viewers.

Bassinger, best known for Stargirl, and Lipovsky, director of Freaks, bring new life to the death-defying thrills of Final Destination. The film offers a high-stakes return to the franchise’s signature tension, practical effects, and inventive chaos. Learn more about the film here.

The highly anticipated sixth instalment in the Final Destination franchise, seeks to terrify audiences with a fresh take on Death’s deadly design. Released in 2025, the film marks the series’ return after a 14-year hiatus since Final Destination 5 (2011). The movie promises to honour the franchise’s legacy while introducing new twists.

Original franchise producer Craig Perry confirmed the script’s completion, emphasizing practical effects for the kills to maintain the series’ signature realism.

Brec Bassinger first rose to fame as the energetic lead in Bella and the Bulldogs, before taking on darker, more thrilling roles in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged and Stargirl (DC Universe). Zach Lipovsky gained recognition on Spielberg’s On the Lot, and later directed genre projects like Leprechaun: Origins, Dead Rising: Watchtower, and Freaks. He now returns to horror with Final Destination: Bloodlines, co-directed with Adam B. Stein.

The film was officially confirmed for a 2025 release, and received theatrical release early this month. Filming reportedly wrapped in early 2025, with post-production, editing and VFX finalized within the start of the year.

Initially planned as an HBO Max (Max) exclusive, recent reports suggested Warner Bros. was considering a limited theatrical run due to strong test audience reactions. A hybrid release (theatres plus streaming) is also possible, similar to recent WB horror films like Salem’s Lot.