The popular fantasy series Teen Wolf is returning after ending its run only a few years ago. The new film, Teen Wolf: The Movie, is set to release on Paramount+ later this week, and early reviews are already starting to come out. The series, which originally aired on MTV from 2011-2017, was a hit with audiences and ran for 100 episodes.

The new film takes place almost 15 years after the series finale and follows the characters as they are older and at different life stages. A terrifying evil has emerged and brings Scott McCall back to Beacon Hill, leading to the return of normal supernatural beings such as banshees, Kitsunes, werecoyotes, and shapeshifters.

Creator Jeff Davis penned the script for the film, and it is directed by Russell Mulcahy. Most of the original cast is returning for the film, including Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Holland Roden, Colton Haynes, and Tyler Hoechlin, who also have producer credits for the movie. However, Dylan O’Brien will not be reprising his role as Stiles, but the character will be referenced in the movie.

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The film will also introduce new characters, including Vince Mattis as Eli Hale, Derek’s son.

Early Reviews For Teen Wolf Are Mixed

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Early reviews of Teen Wolf are starting to come out. However, critics are divided on their opinions of the film. Some reviewers praise the return of familiar characters and the nostalgia factor, while others criticize the film for its lack of key ingredients that made the original series so successful.

Maggie Fremont of TV Guide writes,

One of the main criticisms of the film is its new tone, which some reviewers felt needed to include the grit and darkness that the series was known for. Many also need more resolution for certain characters and the way the film sets up a potential sequel. Despite the mixed reviews, it will be interesting to see what fans of the original series have to say about the film. The official trailer is below and the movie will premiere on Jan. 26, 2023, on the streaming platform called Paramount+.

“Teen Wolf: The Movie takes such great care to set up everyone’s character arc, and then so many get almost no real resolution…Even if that was done on purpose in order to show there’s still life in this franchise, it leaves things frustratingly incomplete.”