Atomic Monster is an American independent film and television production company founded by James Wan on October 21, 2014. 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.
On June 17, 2015, it was announced that Michael Clear was hired to run the company with Wan.
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.
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. On January 2, 2024, the merger was finalized.
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. 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.Blumhouse Closes Deal For 'Saw' Rights; Lionsgate Still Retains 50% Interest In Horror Property
On December 9, 2025, Divide/Conquer inks a first-look deal with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.Divide/Conquer Inks First-Look Deal With Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Sets Survival Horror Film 'Doomtown' As First Project With Studio
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.Blumhouse-Atomic Monster Names Sam Zimmerman SVP Development & AcquisitionsShudder Staff Shakeup Leads To A Blumhouse Bombshell
On September 30, 2026, the company signed a multi-year deal with Closer Media. The companies would develop and co-finance a slate of lower-budgeted original films.Dan Guando Joins Closer Media As EVP As Company Unveils Blumhouse Atomic Monster Deal
Feature films Release date Title Director(s) DistributorOctober 3, 2014AnnabelleJohn R. LeonettiWarner Bros. PicturesJune 10, 2016The Conjuring 2James WanJuly 22, 2016Lights OutDavid F. SandbergAugust 11, 2017Annabelle: CreationSeptember 7, 2018The Nun Corin HardyApril 19, 2019The Curse of La Llorona Michael ChavesJune 26, 2019Annabelle Comes HomeGary DaubermanApril 23, 2021Mortal KombatSimon McQuoidJune 4, 2021The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Michael ChavesSeptember 10, 2021Malignant James WanOctober 6, 2021There's Someone Inside Your House Patrick BriceNetflixJanuary 6, 2023M3GANGerard JohnstoneUniversal PicturesSeptember 8, 2023The Nun IIMichael ChavesWarner Bros. Pictures December 22, 2023Aquaman and the Lost KingdomJames WanJanuary 5, 2024Night SwimBryce McGuireUniversal PicturesOctober 3, 2024'Salem's LotGary DaubermanWarner Bros. PicturesFebruary 21, 2025The MonkeyOsgood PerkinsNeonJune 27, 2025M3GAN 2.0Gerard Johnstone Universal PicturesSeptember 5, 2025The Conjuring: Last RitesMichael Chaves Warner Bros. PicturesApril 17, 2026Lee Cronin's The MummyLee CroninMay 8, 2026Mortal Kombat IISimon McQuoidMay 29, 2026BackroomsKane ParsonsA24August 1, 2026Soulm8teKate DolanUniversal Pictures Home EntertainmentAugust 21, 2026Insidious: Out of the FurtherJacob ChaseSony Pictures Releasing
Upcoming films Release date Title Director(s) DistributorOctober 9, 2026Other MommyRob SavageUniversal PicturesJanuary 15, 2027'River': Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe Slasher Reportedly Sets January ReleaseRiverJoshua GiulianoFebruary 26, 2027The Revenge of La LloronaSantiago MenghiniWarner Bros. PicturesMarch 12, 2027The Exorcist: MartyrsMike FlanaganUniversal PicturesMay 7, 2027Anything but GhostsCurry BarkerFocus FeaturesMay 21, 2027'Paranormal Activity 8' From Paramount, Blumhouse & Atomic Monster Gets Early Summer 2027 Release DateParanormal Activity 8Ian TuasonParamount PicturesNovember 12, 2027SeasonsDrew HancockAmazon MGM Studios
Undated films Title Director(s) DistributorOccupantJosh Giuliano Sets 'Occupant' With Blumhouse Atomic Monster Following TIFF Premiere Of Horror Debut 'River'; Focus Features DistributingDan Guando Joins Closer Media As EVP As Company Unveils Blumhouse Atomic Monster DealJoshua GiulianoFocus Features
Television series Year Title Creator(s) Network2016–2021MacGyverPeter M. LenkovCBS2019Swamp ThingGary DaubermanMark VerheidenDC Universe2021Aquaman: King of AtlantisVictor CourtrightMarly Halpern-GraserHBO MaxI Know What You Did Last SummerSara GoodmanAmazon Prime Video2022 Archive 81Rebecca SonnenshineNetflixSamurai Rabbit: The Usagi ChroniclesCandie Kelty LangdaleDoug Langdale2024TeacupIan McCullochPeacock2025True HauntingNetflixThe Copenhagen TestThomas BrandonPeacock202656 DaysKaryn UsherLisa ZwerlingAmazon Prime Video
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