Hotel Transylvania 5 (2025) continues the beloved story of the quirky hotel run by the iconic Count Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) and his family of monsters. After the thrilling events of Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania (2022), where Dracula temporarily gave up his hotel and the monsters transformed into humans, things have finally settled down. But, as always, peace in the monster world never lasts long.
In Hotel Transylvania 5, Dracula has returned to managing the hotel and is once again dealing with the chaos of running the ultimate vacation destination for monsters. However, when an unexpected event disrupts his routine, the entire family finds themselves facing new challenges that will test their strength, unity, and sense of humor.
The story begins when Mavis (voiced by Selena Gomez) and her husband Johnny (voiced by Andy Samberg) decide to take a well-deserved vacation away from the hotel. Their getaway, however, goes awry when they receive a mysterious invitation to a legendary and hidden resort for “the rarest of the rare” monsters—a place that has been talked about only in the most whispered legends.
Intrigued by the possibility of discovering a new, untapped world of monsters, the family embarks on an adventure to find this mysterious resort. However, things take a twist when they find themselves not at a luxury resort, but in a treacherous, ancient monster kingdom hidden deep in a forgotten jungle, where a long-lost monster queen (voiced by a powerful actress like Charlize Theron) holds the keys to a dark family secret that could change the balance of the monster world forever.
The family must navigate this perilous environment, filled with ancient creatures, hidden dangers, and long-forgotten monster traditions. Dracula, feeling an unexpected bond with the mysterious queen, begins to question his legacy and the future of Hotel Transylvania. As the family uncovers the secrets of the monster kingdom, they learn that this new threat could lead to the collapse of their beloved hotel and everything Dracula has built.
What to Expect:
Hotel Transylvania 5 will continue to deliver the heartwarming humor and slapstick comedy that has made the series beloved by both kids and adults. Expect a blend of action, adventure, and comedy as the monster family embarks on a new quest full of bizarre, fun, and sometimes ridiculous encounters with new creatures and ancient legends.
The movie will feature the same core characters—Dracula, Mavis, Johnny, Dennis (Dracula’s human grandson), and the beloved supporting characters like Frankenstein, Mummy, and Invisible Man—each providing their own comedic flair and heartfelt moments. The dynamic between Dracula and Johnny will be explored further as the two bond over their shared responsibilities and the weight of family leadership.
Visually, the film will offer stunning animation, with lush, vibrant settings ranging from jungles filled with ancient monsters to the newly revealed monster kingdom that is filled with elaborate traps, secret caves, and towering castles. Expect epic set pieces, quirky monster characters, and vibrant new monster designs.
The core theme of family will continue to be at the heart of the story, with themes of legacy, growth, and change explored as the family faces both external and internal challenges. Dracula’s journey will focus on him learning that he doesn’t need to hold on so tightly to the past and that the future of the hotel lies in the hands of the new generation.
