Prepare to dive back into the eerie world of “The Strangers” as Lionsgate gears up to deliver an entire trilogy set in this chilling universe, with “The Strangers Trilogy” slated for release sometime next year.

Today, Entertainment Weekly provides a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come with the unveiling of three first-look images from the trilogy, giving fans a sneak peek at director Renny Harlin’s new additions to the franchise.

Speaking exclusively to Entertainment Weekly, Renny Harlin shares his excitement about the project, highlighting the unique approach taken. Rather than opting for a remake or a reboot, the decision was made to craft a trilogy that builds upon the original 2008 film. Harlin affirms that “The Strangers: Chapter 1” bears similarities to the original, serving as a nod to the film that started it all. However, the subsequent chapters will blaze new trails in the saga.

“The Strangers: Chapter 2” and “The Strangers: Chapter 3” will delve into the aftermath of the violence inflicted on the victims and explore the identities and motivations of the perpetrators behind these heinous acts. These chapters aim to unravel the mystery of where these masked assailants originate and why they commit such horrific deeds.

The images shared in this article are from “The Strangers: Chapter 1” and offer a tantalizing glimpse into the horrors that await. (Check them out below!)

The ensemble cast includes Madelaine Petsch (“Riverdale”), Froy Gutierrez (“Hocus Pocus 2”), Rachel Shenton (“The Silent Child”), Ema Horvath (“Rings of Power”), and Gabe Basso (“Hillbilly Elegy”).

Based on the cult horror franchise that kicked off in 2008, “The Strangers Trilogy” centers around Petsch and Gutierrez’s characters embarking on a cross-country journey to begin a new life in the Pacific Northwest. However, their plans take a nightmarish turn when their car breaks down in Venus, Oregon, forcing them to spend a fateful night in a remote Airbnb. It’s a night they won’t soon forget as they are relentlessly terrorized by three masked strangers from dusk till dawn.

Renny Harlin, known for directing films like “Cliffhanger,” “Deep Blue Sea,” and “Die Hard 2,” helms the project with a screenplay crafted by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland (“The Freak Brothers,” “Due Date”). Lionsgate is set to distribute the trilogy worldwide.

For fans of “The Strangers,” this trilogy promises to expand upon the horrifying legacy of the original 2008 film, offering new layers of terror and intrigue as it explores the motives and origins of its masked antagonists. Get ready to be thrilled and chilled as “The Strangers Trilogy” brings fresh nightmares to the screen.

The Strangers. Photo Credit: John Armour

Madelaine Petsch as Maya in The Strangers. Photo Credit: John Armour

Froy Gutierrez as “Ryan” and Madelaine Petsch as “Maya” in THE STRANGERS Trilogy, a Lionsgate release. Photo Credit: John Armour for Lionsgate