Atomic Monster
 Logo as of 2016 | |
| Company type | Production company |
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| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | James Wan |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people |
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| Website | atomicmonster |
Atomic Monster is an American film and television production company, founded by James Wan.[2] The company is known for producing films in The Conjuring Universe, Lights Out, Mortal Kombat and Malignant.[3][4]
Overview
On October 21, 2014, James Wan launched Atomic Monster, which oversees the development and production of budget films. The first films produced by the company include Annabelle, The Conjuring 2, Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation and The Nun.[2]
On August 12, 2016, the company reached a development deal with Chinese company Starlight Culture Entertainment Group to help finance Wan's films with budgets up to $100 million.[5]
On November 16, 2022, it was announced that the company was in talks to merge with Jason Blum's 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.[6][7][8][9]
Filmography
Films
| Release date | Film | Director | Budget | Gross | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2014 | Annabelle | John R. Leonetti | $6.5 million | $257.6 million | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| June 10, 2016 | The Conjuring 2 | James Wan | $40 million | $321.8 million | |
| July 22, 2016 | Lights Out | David F. Sandberg | $4.9 million | $148.9 million | |
| August 11, 2017 | Annabelle: Creation | $15 million | $306.5 million | ||
| September 7, 2018 | The Nun | Corin Hardy | $22 million | $365.6 million | |
| April 19, 2019 | The Curse of La Llorona | Michael Chaves | $9 million | $123.1 million | |
| June 26, 2019 | Annabelle Comes Home | Gary Dauberman | $27 million | $231.3 million | |
| April 23, 2021 | Mortal Kombat | Simon McQuoid | $55 million | $84.4 million | |
| June 4, 2021 | The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It | Michael Chaves | $39 million | $206.4 million | |
| September 10, 2021 | Malignant | James Wan | $40 million | $34.9 million | |
| October 6, 2021 | There's Someone Inside Your House | Patrick Brice | — | — | Netflix |
Upcoming films
| Release date | Film | Director | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2023[10] | M3GAN | Gerard Johnstone | Universal Pictures |
| September 8, 2023[11] | The Nun 2 | Michael Chaves | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| December 25, 2023[11] | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom | James Wan | |
| TBA | Salem's Lot[12] | Gary Dauberman |
In development
| Film | Director | Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Arachnophobia | Christopher Landon | Universal Pictures |
| Below | David F. Sandberg | Netflix |
| Border Patrol | Johannes Roberts | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| The Boy Who Drew Monsters | — | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| The Burden | Nico van den Brink | — |
| The Conjuring 4 | — | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Cosmetic | Micheline Pitt and R. H. Norman | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| The Entity | — | 20th Century Studios |
| Frankenstein | — | Universal Pictures |
| Hunting Season | — | — |
| Knight Rider | — | — |
| The Last Train to New York | Timo Tjahjanto | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Lights Out 2 | David F. Sandberg | |
| Milk | Santiago Menghini | |
| Mortal Kombat 2 | Simon McQuoid | |
| My Wife and I Bought a Ranch... | — | Netflix |
| Night Swim | Bryce McGuire | — |
| Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit | — | Paramount Pictures |
| Shelter | Bishal Dutta | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Smart House | Alexandre Aja | Lionsgate |
| Sweet Tooth | Nico van den Brink | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Thread | Jeremy Slater | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| The Tommyknockers | — | Universal Pictures |
| The Troop | E. L. Katz | — |
| Untitled M3GAN sequel | — | Universal Pictures |
| Van Helsing | Julius Avery |
Canceled films
| Film | Director | Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Man | — | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Untitled Black Manta film | — |
Television series
TV series
| Year | Series | Creator(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–21 | MacGyver | Peter M. Lenkov | CBS Media Ventures |
| 2019 | Swamp Thing | Gary Dauberman Mark Verheiden |
DC Universe |
| 2021 | Aquaman: King of Atlantis | Victor Courtright Marly Halpern-Graser |
HBO Max |
| I Know What You Did Last Summer | Sara Goodman | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2022 | Archive 81 | Rebecca Sonnenshine | Netflix |
| 2022– | Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles | Doug Langdale Candie Kelty Langdale[13] |
In development
| Series | Creator(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Dog | — | — |
| Gideon Falls | — | — |
| King Kong | — | Disney+ |
| The Magic Order | Lindsey Beer | Netflix |
| Night Vision | — | Stage 13 |
| Nocterra | Roberto Patino | Netflix |
| Simultaneous | Eric Heisserer Colby Day |
Hulu |
References
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (17 June 2015). "James Wan Hires Michael Clear To Run Atomic Monster Label". Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ a b "James Wan Returns for 'The Conjuring 2,' Launches Atomic Monster! - Bloody Disgusting!". 21 October 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ Doupé, Tyler (22 March 2016). "Annabelle 2 Locks Down Spring 2017 Release Date - Wicked Horror". Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ Squires, John (October 9, 2017). "Linda Cardellini Will Star in New Line's James Wan-Produced 'The Children'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ "James Wan's Atomic Monster Inks Deal With China's Starlight Firm (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ Jason Blum's Blumhouse & James Wan's Atomic Monster In Advanced Talks To Merge
- ^ Horror Show: James Wan's Atomic Monster and Jason Blum's Blumhouse in Talks to Merge
- ^ Jason Blum's Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster in Advanced Talks to Merge
- ^ Horror Maestros Unite: Behind James Wan and Jason Blum’s Deal Talks
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (January 19, 2022). "Allison Williams Thriller M3GAN Sets January 2023 Release in Theaters". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-08-24). "'Aquaman 2' Heads To Christmas 2023, 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods' Goes To March; HBO Max Pics 'House Party' & 'Evil Dead Rise' Going Theatrical – Warner Bros. Release Date Changes". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 27, 2021). "Stephen King Adaptation 'Salem's Lot' Finds Its Lead in Lewis Pullman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Comic legend Stan Sakai and 'Usagi Yojimbo' embark on a new adventure with Netflix in an all-new animated kids series 'Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles'". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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