Atomic Monster
Subsidiary
FoundedOctober 21, 2014 (age 11)
FounderJames Wan
Hq location cityLos Angeles, California
Hq location countryUnited States
IndustryFilm · Television
Key people
  • James Wan
  • Michael Clear
  • Judson Scott
  • Rob Hackett
  • Alayna Glasthal
  • Danielle Bozzone
  • Samuel Zimmerman
ParentBlumhouse Productions (2024–present)
Websiteatomicmonster.com

Atomic Monster is an American film and television production company, founded on October 21, 2014 by James Wan.[1] The company is known for producing The Conjuring Universe and M3GAN franchises, as well as Lights Out, Mortal Kombat, Malignant, The Monkey and Backrooms.

Overview

James Wan founded Atomic Monster on October 21, 2014, with the company signing a first-look deal with New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.[2][1]

On June 17, 2015, it was announced that Michael Clear was hired to run the company with Wan.[3]

On August 12, 2016, the company reached a development deal with Chinese company Starlight Media Inc. to help finance films with budgets up to $100 million.[4]

On November 16, 2022, it was announced that the company was in talks to merge with Blumhouse Productions with the company having a shared first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The companies would continue to operate as separate labels, with each maintaining its own creative autonomy and brand identity. The company is using the existing Blumhouse infrastructure to further scale their activities in film, television and new content areas, such as horror-related video games, live entertainment and audio.[5][6][7][8][9] On January 2, 2024, the merger was finalized.[10]

On June 4, 2025, it was announced that Blumhouse was in talks to acquire Twisted Pictures' stake in the Saw franchise, with Lionsgate still being involved.[11] Later that month, the acquisition was finalized and the deal would have Wan and Leigh Whannell regain creative control for the future of the franchise.[12]

On December 9, 2025, Divide/Conquer inks a first-look deal with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.[13]

On January 21, 2026, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster appointed Shudder's Samuel Zimmerman as Senior Vice President of Development and Acquisitions. Zimmerman will oversee a focused slate of feature films from emerging filmmakers, reporting to Blumhouse President Abhijay Prakash and Atomic Monster President Michael Clear, alongside Divide/Conquer. Zimmerman will also be producing and/or overseeing films in the $2-8 million budget range for both companies.[14][15]

Feature films

Release dateTitleDirector(s)Distributor
October 3, 2014AnnabelleJohn R. LeonettiWarner Bros. Pictures
June 10, 2016The Conjuring 2James Wan
July 22, 2016Lights OutDavid F. Sandberg
August 11, 2017Annabelle: Creation
September 7, 2018The NunCorin Hardy
April 19, 2019The Curse of La LloronaMichael Chaves
June 26, 2019Annabelle Comes HomeGary Dauberman
April 23, 2021Mortal KombatSimon McQuoid
June 4, 2021The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do ItMichael Chaves
September 10, 2021MalignantJames Wan
October 6, 2021There's Someone Inside Your HousePatrick BriceNetflix
January 6, 2023M3GANGerard JohnstoneUniversal Pictures
September 8, 2023The Nun IIMichael ChavesWarner Bros. Pictures
December 22, 2023Aquaman and the Lost KingdomJames Wan
January 5, 2024Night SwimBryce McGuireUniversal Pictures
October 3, 2024'Salem's LotGary DaubermanWarner Bros. Pictures
February 21, 2025The MonkeyOsgood PerkinsNeon
June 27, 2025M3GAN 2.0Gerard JohnstoneUniversal Pictures
September 5, 2025The Conjuring: Last RitesMichael ChavesWarner Bros. Pictures
April 17, 2026Lee Cronin's The MummyLee Cronin
May 8, 2026Mortal Kombat IISimon McQuoid
May 29, 2026BackroomsKane ParsonsA24

Upcoming films

Release dateTitleDirector(s)Distributor
August 21, 2026[16]Insidious: Out of the FurtherJacob ChaseSony Pictures Releasing
October 9, 2026[17]Other MommyRob SavageUniversal Pictures
March 12, 2027[18]Untitled The Exorcist filmMike Flanagan
April 9, 2027[19]The Revenge of La LloronaSantiago MenghiniWarner Bros. Pictures
May 21, 2027[20]Paranormal Activity 8Ian TuasonParamount Pictures
September 10, 2027[21]The Conjuring: First CommunionRodrigue HuartWarner Bros. Pictures
Soulm8teKate DolanUniversal Pictures

Television series

YearTitleCreator(s)Network
2016–2021MacGyverPeter M. LenkovCBS
2019Swamp ThingGary Dauberman
Mark Verheiden		DC Universe
2021Aquaman: King of AtlantisVictor Courtright
Marly Halpern-Graser		HBO Max
I Know What You Did Last SummerSara GoodmanAmazon Prime Video
2022Archive 81Rebecca SonnenshineNetflix
Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi ChroniclesCandie Kelty Langdale
Doug Langdale
2024TeacupIan McCullochPeacock
2025True HauntingNetflix
The Copenhagen TestThomas BrandonPeacock
202656 DaysKaryn Usher
Lisa Zwerling		Amazon Prime Video

References

  1. ^ "James Wan Returns for 'The Conjuring 2,' Launches Atomic Monster! – Bloody Disgusting!". October 21, 2014. Archived June 17, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "James Wan Back At New Line For 'The Conjuring 2' And Overall Producing Deal". October 21, 2014. Archived January 1, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 17, 2015). "James Wan Hires Michael Clear To Run Atomic Monster Label". Archived June 17, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "James Wan's Atomic Monster Inks Deal With China's Starlight Firm (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. August 12, 2016. Archived August 12, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Barnes, Brooks (November 16, 2022). "Hollywood Horror Blockbuster: Two Leading Producers Will Soon Join Forces". The New York Times. Archived November 22, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  6. ^ "Jason Blum's Blumhouse & James Wan's Atomic Monster In Advanced Talks To Merge". November 16, 2022. Archived October 13, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "Horror Show: James Wan's Atomic Monster and Jason Blum's Blumhouse in Talks to Merge". The Hollywood Reporter. November 16, 2022. Archived May 17, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Jason Blum's Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster in Advanced Talks to Merge". November 16, 2022. Archived February 28, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Horror Maestros Unite: Behind James Wan and Jason Blum's Deal Talks". The Hollywood Reporter. November 21, 2022. Archived November 19, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Jason Blum's Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster Close Merger Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. January 2, 2024. Archived January 6, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony & Fleming Jr, Mike (June 4, 2025). "Blumhouse Acquiring 'Saw' Rights From Twisted Pictures – The Dish"
  12. ^ Blumhouse Closes Deal For 'Saw' Rights; Lionsgate Still Retains 50% Interest In Horror Property
  13. ^ Divide/Conquer Inks First-Look Deal With Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Sets Survival Horror Film 'Doomtown' As First Project With Studio
  14. ^ Blumhouse-Atomic Monster Names Sam Zimmerman SVP Development & Acquisitions
  15. ^ Shudder Staff Shakeup Leads To A Blumhouse Bombshell
  16. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (January 29, 2025). "Austin Butler's 'Caught Stealing' Lands Summer Release From Sony as 'Insidious 6' Moves Back a Year". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  17. ^ Grobar, Matt (2025-09-16). "Universal Pushes Atomic Monster's 'Other Mommy'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  18. ^ Hipes, Patrick (2026-01-17). "Mike Flanagan's 'The Exorcist' Movie Starring Scarlett Johansson Back On Schedule For 2027". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  19. ^ Ocean's' Prequel Sets 2027 Release as 'Weapons' Spinoff 'Gladys,' 'Final Destination 7' and More Open in 2028
  20. ^ 'Paranormal Activity 8' From Paramount, Blumhouse & Atomic Monster Gets Early Summer 2027 Release Date
  21. ^ Warner Bros Dates Big Pics: J.J. Abrams' 'The Great Beyond', Sam Esmail's 'Panic Carefully', Keanu Reeves & Tim Miller Sci-Fi Project & 'Conjuring: First Communion'