Current Status Of The Friday The 13th Prequel Series Crystal Lake

As we near the end of 2025, many fans are anxious to know the specific status details of the Friday The 13th prequel series and when the show will be released on streaming for viewing. You can find all sorts of information on the production of the show on our Crystal Lake Page but below breaks down what we know currently about the status of Crystal Lake.

OverviewThe Crystal Lake series is an upcoming American slasher horror TV show developed by Brad Caleb Kane as a prequel to the 1980 film Friday the 13th. Produced by A24 for Peacock, it explores the origins of the franchise's iconic elements, including a young Jason Voorhees and his mother, Pamela Voorhees, set primarily in 1971 in the town of Crystal Lake and the infamous camp of the same name. The series marks the first major new project in the Friday the 13th franchise since the 2009 film reboot.Current Production StatusFilming for the eight-episode first season has wrapped, with principal photography completing in late October 2025. Production began under the working title Mama's Boy on June 20, 2025, in New Jersey (including locations in West Milford, Boonton, and Blairstown, where the original 1980 film was shot). The filming was originally slated to run through November but ended ahead of schedule.
Post-production is now underway, including editing, visual effects, sound design, and scoring. No specific updates on these phases have been shared publicly since the wrap, but the project is on track for its targeted release window.Release Information

• US Premiere: Expected on Peacock in 2026 (exact date TBD; no episodes will air in late 2025).
• International: Acquired by Sky for broadcast in the UK and Ireland, streaming on NOW, also launching in 2026.
• Episode Budget: Approximately $10 million per episode.