Original Friday the 13th Hits HBO Max Before Crystal Lake
The 1980 slasher streams on HBO Max October 1, two weeks before Peacock's Crystal Lake prequel series premieres October 15.
The original Friday the 13th is coming to HBO Max on October 1, according to Collider. The 1980 slasher follows a group of counselors preparing to reopen Camp Crystal Lake.
The streaming date lands two weeks before Crystal Lake, the franchise's prequel series, premieres on Peacock on October 15.
Crystal Lake centers on Pamela Voorhees, the mother of Jason Voorhees, shifting the spotlight to the figure behind the original film's killings.
For viewers, the timing offers a chance to revisit the movie that started the series before the new chapter arrives.
Quick answers
When does the original Friday the 13th start streaming on HBO Max?
It arrives on HBO Max on October 1.
When does Crystal Lake premiere?
The prequel series premieres October 15 on Peacock.
Who does Crystal Lake focus on?
The series centers on Jason Voorhees' mother, Pamela.