Return of the Living Dead: Get Ready for a Christmas Zombie Feast in 2025
Get ready to dust off your shotguns and grab your brains because the iconic horror franchise, *Return of the Living Dead*, is shambling back to life! After an 18-year hiatus, a new entry in the series is set to terrorize audiences just in time for Christmas 2025. Details are still shrouded in mystery, but news outlets have begun to tease exclusive images and glimpses into the resurrected world of the undead. Collider [[1](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE5nNWxVZUM3TVRPMU1CdGZXS1U1aVFjR3N6Y2RDa21XOC1EWF9qN1BzZHpFczZfbEUwaVlDczRZbGFtVERxa081RTRKakR4TEQ1NnVIcnBxMEZRV1gySVdrU1llLWFBWl9PdGlsRklB?oc=5)]revealed exclusive images showing the return of the iconic Tarman, confirming the return of this beloved horror icon. Meanwhile,both Fangoria [[2](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTFA1N3doRVBMVzJuNktqc0tEYUttczhxQ0wzR0dmMkZXRnNHb3dyVVE4S3lXanlrWjVtWi1Xb09pdERYVHFySTNsQ2ZoWmJiOTNfajU5bjU3N2tYblZhbkJIQ0N5ZkhsLWpfNkE?oc=5)]and Bloody Revolting [[3](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNRTVMQk5TcVFsSkVTWlNNc29JV05FMmF2X3pMbGdpVlkya0N5UC1QUU5nSlRXZnhsMzg5ZUNBb0JzT0NVcE9wRzVzaGNoZnczWGc5Z2ZOWnAteHNLZ2FybnE5WTlSMjc2X1lZRkhZdC1rdVY1SUZtV1ZTTVZWQWxMRkNnZXA3YmM1azBxUG1xZXpIXzlsYnBpUzJjUTlMNGstZng1SXF5cDVFX2dzVl8xdmJYbjVKZ1VzYXlLWS1Ea0R5WE1kQS1JdWNmVUJuaHJad2c?oc=5)]have shared glimpses of the new film’s festive setting, hinting at a more darkly humorous take on the Christmas season. The Hollywood Reporter [[4](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNS0pPQ0daWTZkVnVTdWtCbUpOQ2NPamtiOGdEWlE3ZndraTE0U2kzYkFhVDFpVm90czJXVHAxVTJOcWhnZFpwVThyWVlzUDFQcDBCVDJHdVcwekJhd2lOcmQ1TmdjekQzcTRXcFJlTjdGd0hLZ2JoWE5yX0RYWnliRlFkMmZ0RDNmVEtQNmFaVkNMUTRuaHN2c3JQZjBsRjdSVE9BUnBwYzd4YTFxSU03MC00VQ?oc=5)]also revealed the anticipated release date of Christmas 2025, giving fans plenty of time to prepare for the gruesome holiday fun. The *Return of the Living Dead* franchise has always been known for its unique blend of horror, comedy, and social commentary. The new film promises to continue this tradition, delivering a fresh take on the zombie genre while staying true to the series’ roots.**(intro music fades)**
**Host:** Welcome back, horror hounds! Christmas is coming, and this year, it seems Santa’s bringing brains along with the holiday cheer. We’ve got big news for fans of the undead, becuase after eighteen long years, the *Return of the Living Dead* franchise is back from the grave with a brand new film shambling into theaters this Christmas.
**(Cut to cryptic teaser trailer footage with flashes of zombies and Christmas decorations)**
**Host:** Details are still under wraps, but what we do know is thrilling. Collider confirmed fan-favorite Tarman will return in all his oozing glory.
**(Still image of Tarman from the film)**
**Host:** And both *Fangoria* and *Bloody Disgusting* teased glimpses of a Christmas-themed setting, hinting at a darkly hilarious holiday horror romp.
**(Images of snowy, zombie-infested Christmas scenes flash across screen)**
**Host:**
Will Santa be fighting for his life against hordes of undead reindeer? Will we see a zombie carol sing-along? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – this Christmas,beware of zombies bearing gifts.Keep it locked here for more updates as they crawl in.
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**Host:** And that’s the haul for tonight. Stay spooky, Archyde fiends!
**Q: So**, thereS a new *Return of the Living Dead* movie coming out?
**A: That’s right!** It’s been 18 years since the last film, but the franchise is back from the dead with a new installment slated for a Christmas 2025 release.
**Q: When did we learn about this? **
**A:** *Collider* broke the news along with some exclusive images.
**Q: What can we expect from this new movie?**
**A:** details are still pretty hush-hush, but we know Tarman will be returning, which is awesome news for longtime fans!
**Q:** Anything else exciting?
**A:** *Fangoria* and *Bloody Disgusting* have teased a Christmas-themed setting, hinting at a dark and darkly comedic take on the holiday season.
**Q:**
So Christmas zombies? Sounds fun!
**A:** It definitely has the potential to be! We just have to wait and see what kind of gruesome surprises they have in store for us.
