The first poster for Fear Street 4, titled Fear Street: Prom Queen, has been unveiled, confirming the release date of the Netflix horror sequel while teasing details for the movie. The streaming platform released the Fear Street trilogy in July 2021, three movies adapted from R.L. Stine’s book series of the same name with an interconnected storyline. Stine later announced in January 2024 that the next book would be an adaptation of Prom Queen, the 15th book in the series. It was later revealed to be a standalone sequel to the original trilogy.
Now, Netflix has released the first poster for Fear Street: Prom Queen, confirming a 2025 release window for the upcoming horror sequel. The poster reveals the return of Shadyside High from the original trilogy, with a sign that reads “Senior Prom ’88.” However, the sign is splattered with blood, while an axe is sitting beside it, also drenched in crimson. The environment is also foggy and dark, indicative of the tense atmosphere in the upcoming sequel. Check out the new poster below:
What Fear Street 4’s New Poster Says About The Sequel
Prom Queen Will Seemingly Be A Dark, Bloody Follow-Up
The premise of the upcoming Fear Street 4 follows a group of girls gearing up to compete to be prom queen at Shadyside High’s 1988 prom. However, one particular nominee mysteriously emerges as the potential front-runner, just as some of the girls start to go missing. While the original trilogy was directed by Leigh Janiak, who also co-wrote each film, Prom Queen will be directed by Matt Palmer. He will also serve as co-writer alongside Donald McLeary. The poster indicates a bloody, dark follow-up that could equal that of the original trilogy in tone and scares.
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The cast of the new installment includes India Fowler (The Nevers), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls), David Iacono (Dead Boy Detectives), and Ella Ruben (The Idea of You) in major roles. Other core cast members include Chris Klein (The Flash), Ariana Greenblatt (Ahsoka), Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), and Katherine Waterston (Perry Mason). Since the movie falls within the middle of the Fear Street timeline, it’s also possible some characters from the previous installments show up to establish its place within the wider franchise.
Our Take On Fear Street 4’s Release Window & Poster
It Seems Primed As A Worthy Successor Already
Although there’s still limited information about what to expect from the new movie, it seems Fear Street 4 is already showing signs of being a worthy successor to the original trilogy. The poster indicates the same dark tone and blood-soaked events will transpire, making it a fitting follow-up, even if the story is more singular than its predecessors. With Prom Queen now confirmed for 2025, it won’t be long until more details are revealed, indicating how similar the new film will be.
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author R.L. Stine is also best known for his more kid-friendly horror book series,
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Source: Netflix
Following Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy, the streamer announced in November 2023 that a fourth film was officially in development. Fear Street 4 will adapt one of R.L. Stine’s standalone Fear Street Novels.