Fifty years after it became a midnight-movie institution, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is officially expanding its story but not in the way fans might expect. There is currently no new feature-film sequel in active development. Instead, the franchise is moving forward with its first officially licensed narrative continuation in decades: a graphic novel titled Bride of Rocky Horror.

Unlike previous spin-offs, Bride of Rocky Horror is designed as a direct sequel to the original story. The graphic novel reportedly follows Janet Weiss after the events at the Frankenstein Place, exploring how her encounter with Dr. Frank-N-Furter reshaped her identity and desires. Brad Majors is pulled back into danger through a mysterious invitation, while a new character — Bridget Von Frankenstein — introduces fresh chaos to the Rocky Horror universe.

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The project has been developed with approval from the franchise’s rights holders and creative custodians, positioning it as the most canon-adjacent sequel since 1975.

Rocky Horror’s sequel history has long been complicated. Shock Treatment attempted to follow the original, but deliberately avoided continuing the film’s plot, instead offering a surreal satire with reimagined versions of familiar characters. While it gained cult status of its own, it never satisfied fans looking for a true follow-up.

Bride of Rocky Horror aims to fill that gap — leaning into the franchise’s core identity: camp excess, queerness, glam-rock energy and transgressive humour — without the commercial constraints of a studio film.

Rocky Horror’s 50th-Anniversary Revival

The announcement arrives during a major resurgence for the franchise:

• The film’s 50th anniversary has been celebrated with restored theatrical screenings and a new 4K Ultra HD remaster.
• Original cast members, including Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn and Nell Campbell, have returned for anniversary tours and fan events.
• A new stage revival of The Rocky Horror Show is set for 2026, with Luke Evans stepping into the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

What’s Next?

For now, Bride of Rocky Horror is leading the charge as the franchise’s next chapter, proving that Rocky Horror doesn’t need to return to cinemas to stay culturally relevant. Whether a future film sequel follows remains to be seen — but five decades later, the Time Warp is still spinning.

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