James Wan and Jason Blum have named their combined horror production company Blumhouse Atomic. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster will remain distinct labels, with each team continuing to develop and produce film and television projects under its own banner.
Blum and Wan merged the companies in 2024. Blum said the new name reflects the partnership’s development and pointed to the horror franchises assembled under the two labels, including The Conjuring, Insidious and Saw. He also cited plans to bring Saw back to Wan for a new chapter and said the company aims to expand its stories into television, games and live experiences.
According to the company, its combined labels have generated more than $2.5 billion in worldwide box office from production budgets totaling less than $330 million. Blumhouse Atomic reported $1.3 billion in 2026, led by Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, with $520 million worldwide, and Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, with $400 million.
Wan said the company wants to find and support new filmmakers, naming Parsons, Barker, Josh Giuliano and Dylan Clark. Blumhouse Atomic has also appointed Sam Zimmerman as senior vice president of development and acquisitions, with responsibility for developing genre films budgeted below $5 million, and signed a first-look deal with Divide/Conquer for lower-cost, high-concept projects.
The company’s 2027 film slate includes River, The Revenge of La Llorona, The Exorcist: Martyrs, Anything But Ghosts, Paranormal Activity, Molepeople, Blair Witch, Sleepover and Seasons.
Sources: Variety.