First Details Revealed for Joko Anwar’s Satan’s Slaves: Origin

Joko Anwar’s Satan’s Slaves: Origin, also known by its original Indonesian title Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin, is in pre-production ahead of a planned 2027 theatrical release in Indonesia. According to Dread Central, the outlet shared first details and an image from the upcoming film through reporting from Variety. Although it is the third entry in the franchise, Satan’s Slaves: Origin is described as a standalone prequel. The story will explore the origins of the cult and demonic pact connected to the first two movies, tracing them back to their source. The film begins with an outbreak of mass hysteria in 16th-century Strasbourg, drawing on a real incident recorded in 1518. The narrative then moves to a haunted lighthouse on Java’s southern coast during the 17th century. The production is described as the most ambitious of Anwar’s career so far. It will span two continents and be filmed in seven languages: Indonesian, Alsatian, Portuguese, Javanese, Dutch, Turkish and Latin. Anwar is writing and directing the project. Rapi Films is producing, with Come and See Pictures, Sky Media and Legacy Pictures attached as co-producers. Anwar said the prequel will address the origins of the curse, why it continued and what it is seeking, while also offering information for longtime viewers and an entry point for newcomers. Satan’s Slaves: Origin is currently targeting a theatrical release in Indonesia in 2027, though the source material does not provide a more specific date or information about other territories.