The world’s most frightening clown will be returning to theaters a bit earlier than anticipated. Film distributor Cineverse has announced thatTerrifier 3has moved up its release date by two weeks to July 23, 2025, according toDeadline. The film, which features the next installment of the slashing, murderous Art the Clown, had previously been dated for October 25, just in time for Halloween. However, it appears that the studio is eager to get audiences back in the theater seats for the cult-hit horror film.
Plot details aboutTerrifier 3remain slim. However, it is known from previously released images and promos that the film will revolve around Christmas. Art,portrayed once again byDavid Howard Thornton,will “unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve,” according to a logline from Cineverse.Terrifier 3will once again feature Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera), the beloved final girl who fights against Art inTerriferandTerrifier 2.Victoria (Samantha Scaffidi), who was previously mutilated by Art and appeared in a post-credit scene inTerrifier 2,will also return. The film will also starChris Jericho, Elliot Fullam,andDanielRoebuckas Santa Claus.
“We’re so excited to bring the nextTerrifierto theaters this falljust in time for the Halloween season,” producer Phil Falcone said in a statement. “Terrifier 3willdeliver everything the fans expect and morewith Art the Clown taking things to the next level. We can’t thank our fans enough for their support and for making us believe we’ve made something truly special.”
The ‘Terrifier’ Franchise Has Become a Horror Mainstay
While horror may have its iconic slasher villains like Freddy and Jason, Art the Clown has certainly broken onto the list with theTerrifierfranchise. Created anddirected byDamien Leone,the franchise was born via a short film in 2013 calledAll Hallows' Eve,which marked the debut of Art. The originalTerrifierfilm was released in 2016, withTerrifier 2being released in 2022. The films have become a massive success and one of thehighest-grossing indie franchisesin years, withTerrifier 2bringing in $15 million at the global box office on a reported budget of just $250,000.
It is unclearwhat the future will hold for the franchiseafterTerrifier 3,but Leone has stated that he would potentially make a fourth film in the series. “I definitely want to make at least one more. There may be two to tell this story and tackle all the ideas that I have in my head,” Leone toldBusiness Insider, leaving the door open for more. Leone directedTerrifier 3from a self-written script. Producers include Falcone,Michael Leavy, Jason Leavy,andSteven Della Salla.
Terrifier 3will be released on October 11, whileTerrifier 2can bestreamed now on Prime Video.
Terrifier 3
In the third installment of Damien Leone’s breakout horror film, Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
