Wolf Man is a supernatural horror film directed by Leigh Whannell. It is a remake of the 1941 film of the same name. The original film was a gothic horror, part of the Classic Monsters franchise of Universal Pictures.
The production company released a teaser for the remake scheduled to be released in 2025. The film will be released by Universal Pictures and produced by Blumhouse and Motel Movies production.
The upcoming modern retelling of Wolf Man will feature Christopher Abbott (known for Poor Things, Catch-22) taking the lead as Blake. He is joined by Julia Garner (known for Ozark, The Perks of Being a Wallflower), and Matilda Firth.
As per the newly released teaser on September 6, Wolf Man will be released across theaters on January 17, 2025. Viewers can expect an immersive experience as it is scheduled for an IMAX release.
Wolf Man release date and more
Universal Pictures confirmed a release date for their upcoming film Wolf Man with the release of a brand new teaser. The latter part of the teaser confirmed the theatrical release date to be January 17, 2025.
The film was announced by Universal Pictures back in 2014 when they planned to reboot their 'Classic Monsters' franchise. Screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski had been assigned to write the modern remake of the 1941 film.
However, in 2017, Universal Pictures decided to put a hold on the film following the commercial failure of The Mummy (2017). The remake of the 1941 film was supposed to share a universe with The Mummy, but it was put on hold.
Meanwhile, Leigh Whannell took over the direction of the film in 2023. Previously, Ryan Gosling joined the project as an executive producer and lead but was replaced by Christopher Abbott. Gosling was retained as executive producer along with Ken Kao, Bea Sequeira, Mel Turner, and Whannell. Soon after, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, and Matilda Firth joined the cast.
Wolf Man teaser and plot
Wolf Man (2025) plot follows Blake (Christopher Abbott) who inherits his childhood home in a remote part of Oregon after his father is presumed dead. He visits the home with his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth).
However, an obscure beast attacks the family at night, forcing them to barricade inside the house. On the other hand, Blake seems to transform into a recognizable monster himself. The teaser portrays the trouble that ensues following Blake's transformations as he struggles to protect his family from the beast within.
'Family' remains one of the tying themes of the film, as Blake tries to protect his daughter from a danger that they don't comprehend. The core of the upcoming film sees a man trying to save his loved ones.
The teaser showcases an enthralling performance by Abbott as he balances human emotions along with the feral nature of the beast he turns into. The teaser also featured a dark and ominous tone throughout, signaling a suspenseful watch for viewers.
The cast of the film
The upcoming film centers around the three main characters with Abbott's Blake being the focal point. Here is a confirmed list of the cast who will appear in the film:
- Christopher Abbott as Blake
- Julia Garner as Charlotte (Blake's Wife)
- Matilda Firth as Ginger (Blake and Charlotte's daughter)
- Sam Jaeger
- Ben Prendergast
- Benedict Hardie
Stay tuned for more news and updates on Wolf Man (2025).