As of my last update in October 2023, there is a "Friday the 13th" movie in development, titled "Friday the 13th: Chapter 2," which is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026. This film will be a continuation of the franchise, following a legal battle over the rights to the character Jason Voorhees and the series. However, specific details and confirmations about the 2025 release may not be available, so it's advisable to check for the latest updates closer to the date.

"Friday the 13th" is not based on a true story but was inspired by the horror genre's popular tropes and the fear associated with the date itself. The film, released in 1980, revolves around a group of camp counselors who are stalked and killed by an unknown assailant while attempting to reopen Camp Crystal Lake. The character of Jason Voorhees, who becomes iconic in the franchise, is not the original killer in the first film but is central to its sequels. The film is a work of fiction designed to evoke suspense and fear.

In the 1980 film "Friday the 13th," Jason Voorhees does not appear as the iconic killer that he later becomes in the franchise. Instead, the main antagonist is Pamela Voorhees, Jason's mother, who seeks revenge on the counselors at Camp Crystal Lake for the drowning of her son. Jason is only seen as a child in a brief flashback scene. The character of Jason becomes more prominent in the sequels, starting from "Friday the 13th Part 2" (1981).

As of October 2023, there are a total of 12 films in the "Friday the 13th" franchise. The series began with the original "Friday the 13th" released in 1980, followed by several sequels, a reboot in 2009, and a crossover film, "Freddy vs. Jason" (2003). The movies primarily revolve around the character Jason Voorhees, who becomes an iconic figure in horror cinema. The franchise has varied in style and tone, contributing to its lasting popularity in the horror genre.