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Ari Aster Has Hereditary Prequel Written, Delays Production

6/10/2026

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Ari Aster Postpones

Ari Aster told a June 7, 2026 audience at American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week that he has written a prequel to his 2018 film Hereditary but does not feel it is the right time to make.
Hereditary earned over $90.2 million on a $10 million budget and won 11 awards, Best Director at the 2019 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
Aster rejected the “elevated horror” label and named Kane Parsons and Curry Barker as exciting horror voices.

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Ari Aster Directs

Ari Aster will direct the film Scapegoat, starring Scarlett Johansson, after his 2025 movie Eddington.
A24 has signed a first-look deal with Aster and may consider a Hereditary prequel.
Square Peg announced its second mentorship program, Square Peg Social, in Austin for September 17-21, with submissions now open.
Aster also disclosed three additional projects in development: a sci-fi film, an Eddington spiritual sequel, and a new horror movie.

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Historical Context

Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez began developing The Blair Witch Project in 1993; after its midnight Sundance debut on January 23 1999, Artisan Entertainment bought the rights for $1.1 million. The film earned $248.6 million worldwide, proving a $60,000-budget indie could dominate box offices and inspiring later found-footage hits such as Paranormal Activity (2007).

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Ari Aster Postpones

Ari Aster told a June 7, 2026 audience at American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week that he has written a prequel to his 2018 film Hereditary but does not feel it is the right time to make.
Hereditary earned over $90.2 million on a $10 million budget and won 11 awards, Best Director at the 2019 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
Aster rejected the “elevated horror” label and named Kane Parsons and Curry Barker as exciting horror voices.

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