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Final Destination: Bloodlines

Final Destination: Bloodlines is a 2025 American supernatural horror film and the sixth installment in the Final Destination franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Final Destination: Bloodlines is a 2025 American supernatural horror film and the sixth installment in the Final Destination franchise. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, it was released theatrically on May 16, 2025. The film follows a family targeted by Death after an earlier premonition altered the course of events.

Development and title

The project was developed as the sixth Final Destination film and later received the title Final Destination: Bloodlines. Reports in 2024 and 2025 identified it as a theatrical release rather than a streaming-only project.

Premise

The film follows a family whose fate is linked to an earlier life-saving premonition, after which Death begins targeting them. Available descriptions frame it as a continuation of the franchise’s recurring death-avoidance premise.

Production

The film was directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, with a screenplay by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor. Jon Watts was reported as a producer on the project.

Release

Warner Bros. released the film in the United States on May 16, 2025. Coverage also reported an IMAX release window alongside its theatrical run.

Key facts

  • It is the sixth film in the Final Destination series.
  • The film is titled Final Destination: Bloodlines, though widely referred to as Final Destination 6 during development.
  • Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein directed the film.
  • The story centres on a family affected by a past premonition and subsequent pursuit by Death.
  • The film was released theatrically on May 16, 2025, including IMAX screenings.
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Canadian context

The film was part of the North American theatrical release slate for a major Hollywood horror franchise, and Canadian audiences would have encountered it in the same franchise cycle and cinema market as U.S. viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Final Destination 6?
It is the sixth film in the Final Destination horror franchise, officially titled Final Destination: Bloodlines.
When was it released?
It was released in theatres on May 16, 2025.
Who directed it?
Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein directed the film.
Who wrote the screenplay?
Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor wrote the screenplay.
What is the film about?
It centres on a family connected to an earlier premonition, with Death pursuing the surviving relatives.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Destination_Bloodlines
    Supports: Title, 2025 release, film being the sixth installment, directors, writers, and basic premise
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9619824/
    Supports: Release date and title
  3. Variety — https://variety.com/2024/film/news/final-destination-6-release-date-jj-abrams-flowervale-street-delayed-1236243425/
    Supports: Release date and theatrical scheduling
  4. CBR — https://www.cbr.com/final-destination-6-release-date/
    Supports: Theatrical and IMAX release reporting, directors, writers, and title change
  5. Nerdist — https://www.nerdist.com/article/new-final-destination-movie-jon-watts-spider-man-no-way-home-hbo-max/
    Supports: Sixth installment branding, title, directors, and release date