Michael Myers is back in the sequel of Halloween Kills. But, you’ll have to wait a while.

Universal Pictures released a teaser trailer for the anticipated movie for horror fans, but shifted its release date to an entire year later.

In an announcement by John Carpenter, he went to Instagram to post a letter about the delay.

And here is what it says:

“We write this to you heartbroken over the fact that the delay of our film is even a discussion, but if there’s one thing that a career in the film industry has prepared us for, it is the unexpected. Over the past few weeks, our film family has looked at the forecast of theatrical exhibition with obvious concern. We have discussed and struggled with how best to present Halloween Kills to the loyal fans around the world, as well as the new audience we hope to invited to this experience.

“It was a wild and vibrant production. We lined up a cast of legacy characters like Laurie and Tommy, Lindsey, Lonnie, Marion, Brackett, and The Shape, then alongside some new faces, we aggressively made the second chapter of our Halloween trilogy. It unfolded into an experience that was a creative playground and we feel confident that our misfit pleasures will be seen as an unexpected entry into this franchise.

“If we release it in October of this year as planned, we have to face the reality that the film would be consumed in a compromised theatrical experience. After weighing our options, we have chosen to push the film’s theatrical release by one year.

“On top of a traditional release, Universal has agreed to an IMAX presentation of the film in October 2021. We are sound mixing with one of the greatest design teams that can slash, scream, and creep their way under your skin. We’re going to have time to complete the film with the quality that fans deserve. And preparation of Halloween Ends has begun as well.

“It is an honor to be working with these characters and spending time in Haddonfield. We look forward to sharing our next chapters with you.

“David Gordon Green and John Carpenter”

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I know you all have been looking forward to an update on the status of "Halloween Kills". Here it is:

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Halloween Kills is now officially pushed to October 15 in 2021, which is a relief. The horror community was concerned that Universal may consider releasing the film digitally as it did with Trolls 2. By far, this was the best decision by the studio for the franchise.

For now, check out the teaser trailer below and let us know what you think.

Source: Universal Pictures