'The Revenge of La Llorona' Haunts Theaters in 2027

The sequel to the 2019 supernatural horror hit continues the chilling tale of the legendary ghost.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:57am

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A striking black silhouette of a woman's face in profile, with long, flowing hair, against a bold red background, conveying the haunting, supernatural essence of the La Llorona legend.The vengeful spirit of La Llorona returns to the big screen in this highly anticipated supernatural horror sequel.Los Angeles Today

Warner Bros. has announced the release of 'The Revenge of La Llorona', the sequel to the 2019 supernatural horror film 'The Curse of La Llorona', set for April 9, 2027. The new installment will see the return of several cast members from the original, including Jay Hernandez and Monica Raymund, as well as the introduction of a new director, Santiago Menghini.

Why it matters

The Curse of La Llorona was a box office success, earning over $123 million worldwide on a modest $9 million budget, demonstrating the continued audience appetite for supernatural horror stories. The sequel's release will further expand the cinematic universe of the legendary Mexican folklore figure, La Llorona, and provide fans with a new chapter in her chilling tale.

The details

The Revenge of La Llorona will continue the story from the 2019 film, with Raymond Cruz returning as the curandero (traditional healer) from the original. The cast will also include Edy Ganem, Martín Fajardo, Acston Luca Porto, Avie Porto, and Jeff Pierre. The script is written by Sean Tretta, who previously collaborated with producer James Wan on the Creature from the Black Lagoon remake.

  • The Revenge of La Llorona is set to hit theaters on April 9, 2027.

The players

Warner Bros.

A major American film and entertainment company that is producing and distributing The Revenge of La Llorona.

Santiago Menghini

The director of The Revenge of La Llorona, known for his work on films like Milk and No One Gets Out Alive.

Sean Tretta

The screenwriter of The Revenge of La Llorona, who previously collaborated with producer James Wan on the Creature from the Black Lagoon remake.

Jay Hernandez

An American actor who is reprising his role from the first film in the sequel.

Monica Raymund

An American actress who is also returning from the first film to star in the sequel.

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What they’re saying

“The Curse of La Llorona was a box office success, and we're excited to continue the chilling tale of the legendary ghost in The Revenge of La Llorona.”

— Emile Gladstone, Producer

What’s next

Fans can look forward to more details and trailers for The Revenge of La Llorona in the lead-up to its April 2027 release.

The takeaway

The Revenge of La Llorona's release will further expand the cinematic universe of the iconic Mexican folklore figure, La Llorona, and provide horror fans with a new chapter in her chilling tale, building on the success of the first film.