HBO Max Copping That 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series — But Not in the States
Crystal Lake is coming, but the U.S. streaming wars just got weird.
A24's new Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake is heading to HBO Max across Europe, but here's the catch — American viewers are gonna have to hit up Peacock instead. Yeah, the same franchise, split between two streamers depending on where you live. That's the reality of how these deals work in 2024.
The series stars Linda Cardellini and is being produced by A24, which has been putting in work on prestige horror lately. This is basically a window into Jason's origin story, diving into the lore of Camp Crystal Lake before everything went completely sideways with the killings.
It's another reminder that streaming rights are a fragmented mess — one show, multiple platforms, depending on geography. But if you're stateside and you want in on this slasher universe reboot, you know where to look. The fact that A24 is behind it probably means they're swinging for quality over pure gore spectacle, which could actually make this worth your time.
Read the full story at The Hollywood Reporter → https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-max-takes-horror-series-crystal-lake-for-europe-1236660755/
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