Thordur Palsson has been selected to direct the film adaptation of the horror video game 'Dead by Daylight'.

Montreal, Canada

Who

Thordur Palsson, Jason Blum, James Wan, Stephen Mulrooney

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:00:26 GMT · 1h 49m ago

Where

Montreal, Canada ·

Why

The announcement was made during Dead by Daylight’s 10th anniversary celebration.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This development marks a significant step in expanding the 'Dead by Daylight' franchise from video games to cinema, potentially increasing its global reach and appeal to new audiences, as well as satisfying existing fans.

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The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/thordur-palsson-direct-dead-by-daylight-film-adaptation-1236621520/
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