A Quiet Place 3: Release date and director announced!
The horror series grossed over $600 million worldwide
Good news for all "A Quiet Place" fans: the start date and director for part 3 have now been officially announced.
The new film in the popular horror series awaits us in cinemas on July 9, 2027. The whole thing was revealed by John Krasinski via Instagram, who will therefore also write, direct and produce "A Quiet Place 3".
So far, the team has kept details about the plot and cast under wraps. In March of this year, lead actress Emily Blunt emphasized that she would only return for the third part if her husband directed again. Accordingly, everything should now be in the bag.
The "A Quiet Place" series has become a worldwide phenomenon since its debut in 2018. With the three films to date – "A Quiet Place", "A Quiet Place Part 2" and the recently released prequel spin-off "A Quiet Place: Day One" by Michael Sarnoski – the franchise has generated over 900 million US dollars worldwide.
Quiet suspense: 7 films for fans of A Quiet Place
The success of "A Quiet Place" has shown: Sometimes silence is louder than any scream. The nerve-wracking fight for survival in complete silence, the menacing atmosphere and the unusual concept – all this makes the movie a special experience. Anyone looking for similar films in which suspense is created without a big spectacle will find what they are looking for in this list. Like "A Quiet Place", these seven films focus on psychological terror, atmosphere and what you don't see or hear.
10 Cloverfield Lane
After a car accident, a woman finds herself in a bunker, supposedly to protect herself from a catastrophe on the surface. The isolation, the mistrust between the few characters and the constant question of who can be trusted create a dense, ominous atmosphere. As in "A Quiet Place", the tension lies in the unknown – and in what is really lurking outside.
The Silence
A family flees from flying creatures that are attracted by sounds – a concept that is strongly reminiscent of "A Quiet Place". The threat is invisible and omnipresent, survival depends on absolute silence. The tension is heightened by the perspective of the daughter, who is deaf and thus lives in an even quieter world. Although the film has similarities, it brings its own interpretation of the theme.
It Comes at Night
The world is ravaged by a deadly disease. One family has retreated to a remote house and lives by strict rules to protect themselves. When a second family seeks refuge, the fragile balance tips. The film thrives on its oppressive atmosphere, the slow build-up of tension and the steadily increasing paranoia – similar to "A Quiet Place", which is not only about external threats but also about inner fears.
The Road
In a destroyed world, a father and his son wander through a desolate landscape in search of food, shelter – and a last spark of hope. The world is cold, dangerous and deserted. The soundscape is sparse, dialog is reduced, danger lurks everywhere. The quiet desperation and the will to survive are strongly reminiscent of the emotional depth of "A Quiet Place", even if the film is more drama than horror.
Bird Box
An invisible threat drives people mad as soon as they see it. In order to survive, the characters have to blindfold themselves – similar to "A Quiet Place", where hearing becomes a danger. The restriction of a sensory organ becomes the central element of suspense. The atmosphere is tense, the plot full of surprising twists and turns, while the characters embark on a dangerous journey through the world flying blind.
The Others
A mother lives in an old house with her children, who are extremely sensitive to light. Gradually, more and more clues emerge that they are not alone in the house. But what is really going on? Instead of loud shock effects, the film relies on slow horror, whispering voices, locked doors and dark rooms. The threat remains diffuse for a long time, which only intensifies the unease – very much in the spirit of "A Quiet Place", where the invisible is often the most frightening.
Hush
A deaf woman lives alone in a remote house. When a masked intruder appears, a silent struggle for survival begins. "Hush" masterfully uses the main character's deafness to build up tension: No cry for help, no warning sounds – only instinct and creativity save her. The minimal soundtrack and the reduced soundscape are strongly reminiscent of "A Quiet Place", although the focus here is entirely on personal isolation.
Conclusion: When silence becomes a weapon
What these films have in common is not just the reduced dialog or the limited soundscape – it is the creative use of silence and restriction to generate tension. Instead of loud effects, they rely on atmosphere, psychological pressure and the unspoken. They show that horror doesn't have to scream to scare –sometimes a crack in the floor, a breath in the dark or the creak of a door is enough. So if you were fascinated by "A Quiet Place", you will find new ways to be quietly frightened in these films – and may never eat popcorn loudly in the movies again.
