The Entire ‘Final Destination’ Franchise Experiences a Resurgence in Popularity
The ‘Final Destination’ franchise has been the talk of the town since ‘Bloodlines’ hit the cinemas last month. It even dominated HBO Max’s streaming charts, making a great year for the entire franchise in 2025. Unfortunately, although four films from the franchise have secured spots in the top-10 list of the streamer, ‘The Final Destination’ – the fourth installment – remains the least favorite.
A New Beginning for the Franchise
In 2022, franchise creator Jeffrey Reddick promised that the sixth film would not follow the usual ‘Final Destination’ formula. Staying true to his word, ‘Bloodlines’ not only explores family dynamics but also features two visionaries in a single film. It focuses on high school student Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana), who – haunted by violent nightmares and visions – seeks the help of her estranged grandmother Iris (Gabrielle Rose) in her desperate attempt to save her family from inevitable death. Beyond its successful run, ‘Bloodlines’ holds special meaning for fans, as it marks Tony Todd’s last role on screen after his death in November last year. Todd, who was 69 years old, had been part of the franchise since its inception and appeared in every installment except the fourth.
A New Blu-ray Collection
After the announcement that ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ would receive a standalone physical media release on July 22, 2025, it was reported that the franchise would also be getting a six-movie Blu-ray collection. This set contains every film from the long-running horror series, starting with the original 2000 film starring Devon Sawa to the latest edition. Overall, the collection offers almost 10 hours of content – perfect for a non-stop ‘Final Destination’ binge party. It was also announced that special features would be included for each film. The ‘Final Destination 6-Film Collection’, which comes with a digital version, is now available for pre-order on Amazon and is slated for release on July 22nd.
The Success of ‘Bloodlines’
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ has accumulated a total of 92% critics’ approval on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated ‘Final Destination’ film to date. The film’s success can be attributed to its unique take on the franchise’s formula, as well as its well-crafted storyline and characters. With its massive theatrical income and favorable reviews from both audiences and critics, ‘Bloodlines’ has proven that the ‘Final Destination’ franchise is far from achieving its final goal.
The Franchise’s Legacy
The first five ‘Final Destination’ films can be streamed on HBO Max, giving fans a chance to revisit the series before the release of the new Blu-ray collection. With the franchise’s resurgence in popularity, it’s clear that the ‘Final Destination’ series still has a lot to offer, and fans are eager to see what’s next. The ‘Final Destination 6-Film Collection’ is a must-have for fans of the franchise, and its release is expected to be a major success. As the franchise continues to grow and evolve, one thing is certain – the ‘Final Destination’ series will remain a staple in the horror genre for years to come.
