John Carpenter to Compose Score for Bong Joon-ho's Upcoming Horror Film

The collaboration was announced during a Q&A at a Los Angeles screening of Carpenter's 'The Thing,' marking a union of two cinematic visionaries.

John Carpenter and Bong Joon-ho confirmed their collaboration on a future horror project, with Carpenter composing the score.
The agreement was made during a Q&A session at a 4K restoration screening of Carpenter’s 'The Thing' on March 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Bong revealed the horror project as his 'next next' film, but specific details about the movie remain undisclosed.
Carpenter, celebrated for his iconic horror scores, enthusiastically agreed to the partnership, sealing it with a handshake on stage.
Bong is currently promoting his sci-fi film 'Mickey 17,' which debuted at number one at the box office after delays caused by Hollywood strikes.