The horror franchise featuring a murderous Winnie-the-Pooh is continuing with another installment. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 has received its first trailer, with director Scott Chambers describing the upcoming film as "absolute carnage."
The story takes place 15 years after Pooh, Tigger and Rabbit were captured by the sinister Woozles circus. The once-wild creatures have since become attractions in a twisted traveling circus run by the mysterious Karna, an occult showman named Shandor and the immortal ringmaster Balthazar.
At the center of the story is Momo Milne, an orphan determined to discover what happened to her missing mother. Her last known connection leads to Woozles Ltd., prompting Momo and her friend Billie to infiltrate the circus by posing as employees.
However, the two soon discover that behind the colorful lights and performances lies a horrifying world of drugged, half-human creatures, mysterious disappearances and brutal murders. Momo also begins to uncover a direct connection between her mother's disappearance and the circus's darkest secret.
The screenplay was written by Richard Stanley, known for films such as Color Out of Space, Dust Devil and Hardware. Director Scott Chambers has also suggested that the third installment will be significantly bigger and bloodier than its predecessors.
"Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 is absolute carnage. During filming, I counted 20 character deaths, and every single one was achieved practically using real prosthetics, special effects makeup and physical gore effects," Chambers said.
The film will also play an important role in the franchise's expanding cinematic universe. Its story is expected to lead directly into the planned crossover Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, which its creators have compared to their own horror version of The Avengers.
The upcoming installment will also explore why Pooh and his companions became so violent, damaged and consumed by revenge. Rabbit will have a more prominent role, voiced by Roger L. Jackson, best known as the voice of Ghostface in the Scream franchise.
In addition to Jackson, the film will feature Scott Chambers and Richard Stanley, with Stanley portraying Balthazar Von Woozle. Other cast members include Josephine Blazier, Kira Reed, Leo Harris, Zena Donnelly and Harrison Davis.
The cast will also feature familiar faces from the online horror community, including Cris Parker of 3C Films and Slashertalk.
The film is being produced by Jagged Edge Productions, with ITN Distribution handling its release. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 is scheduled to arrive in late January 2027.
