Jessica Rothe Says 'Happy Death Day 3' Story Is Ready and Waiting for Funding

Jessica Rothe is ready to step back into the terrifying time loop that made her a modern horror favorite. While promoting her latest terrifying flick at the Toronto International Film Festival, the star dropped a major update regarding the beloved slasher franchise. According to the actress, the brain trust behind the films has already figured out where the narrative goes next. Rothe disclosed that she and director Christopher Landon officially mapped out the complete plot structure for a potential third installment, leaving the project primed for production.

However, cracking a killer storyline is only half the battle in Hollywood. The horror follow-up remains on hold until executive checkbooks open up. Rothe made it clear that the ball is currently in the studio's court, as the team needs production companies Universal Pictures and Blumhouse to officially finance the project. Fans have been begging for a trilogy capper ever since the second movie hit theaters in 2019. While the original 2017 slasher became a surprise smash hit by blending sci-fi comedy with classic horror tropes, the follow-up expanded the universe even further, leaving moviegoers desperate for a final resolution.

While waiting for studio executives to sign off on another time-bending slayfest, Rothe is staying deep in the genre. She shared the update while discussing her brand-new slasher feature *River*, directed by Joshua Giuliano, during interviews at TIFF. For now, horror diehards will have to wait and see if the studio chiefs decide to write the check. But with the story locked in, the creative team is ready to roll the cameras as soon as the funding arrives.