Death has found a new prop.
A fresh still from Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth chapter in the cult horror series, shows actor Owen Patrick Joyner caught in a tense moment with what seems like a stubborn vending machine. But fans of the franchise know better and that this isn’t just a snack break gone wrong.
After more than a decade in limbo, the Final Destination franchise is making its big-screen return on May 16, 2025, just in time to mark 25 years since the original film terrified audiences. And yes, it’s coming to IMAX too.
The latest film follows Stefanie, a college student haunted by a recurring nightmare. Fearing something far more sinister than dreams, she heads home to uncover her family’s past and stop a chain of brutal, unavoidable deaths. The film is rated R for intense violence and disturbing imagery, staying true to the series' gruesome tradition.
Owen Patrick Joyner’s character faces off with a jammed vending machine in a tense moment from Final Destination: BloodlinesYoutube
Owen Patrick Joyner isn’t the only familiar face. The cast also features Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Teo Briones (Chucky), Kaitlyn Santa Juana (The Flash), Richard Harmon (The 100), Anna Lore (Doom Patrol), and horror veteran Tony Todd, returning for what’s being billed as his final big screen role.
Behind the scenes, Spider-Man director Jon Watts helped develop the story, with Guy Busick (Scream 5 & 6) and Lori Evans Taylor (The Cellar Door) penning the screenplay. Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, known for the cult sci-fi film Freaks, are directing.
The vending machine moment may seem small, but it’s already stirring up buzz. Collider, who shared the still, hints that this everyday object could join the long list of innocent-looking items like escalators, bathtubs, or gym equipment that become deadly in the Final Destination universe.
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In real life, vending machines have actually caused at least 37 deaths and over 100 injuries since 1978, often from tipping or rocking incidents. That eerie stat only makes the scene more chilling.
The teaser trailer racked up nearly 179 million views in just one day, becoming the second most-watched horror trailer ever, just behind It.
Final Destination: Bloodlines promises more of what fans love: unexpected deaths, tension-filled set-ups, and a constant game of second-guessing reality. The countdown to Death’s next move has officially begun.
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