Which horror movies will release in 2026?
Attention creeps, freaks, and ghouls—everyone who runs toward, instead of away from, macabre, morbid, and murderous movies! It’s time to fill our Google calendars with upcoming horror movie release dates in 2026 and even further into the future.
To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of all the horror movies coming up this year, including: Grizzly Night, Scream 7, Evil Dead Burn, and more.
Those films and more are all here in this easy-reference table. We’ll update this page periodically throughout the year with new films and release date changes.
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Theaters of Pain: Upcoming horror movies for 2026 and beyond
| title | date | format |
|---|---|---|
| Something of a Monster | Dec 4, 2025 | VOD |
| Man Finds Tape | Dec 5, 2025 | VOD/Limited |
| Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Dec 5, 2025 | Theatrical |
| The Wailing | Dec 5, 2025 | VOD |
| Beast of War | Dec 9, 2025 | DVD |
| Rabbit Trap | Dec 9, 2025 | DVD |
| Manor of Darkness | Dec 9, 2025 | VOD |
| Pig Hill | Dec 9, 2025 | VOD |
| Dust Bunny | Dec 12, 2025 | Theatrical |
| Silent Night, Deadly Night | Dec 12, 2025 | Theatrical |
| Influencers | Dec 12, 2025 | Shudder |
| Afraid? | Dec 16, 2025 | VOD/DVD |
| New Fears Eve | Dec 16, 2025 | VOD/Screambox |
| The Housemaid | Dec 19, 2025 | Theatrical |
| No More Time | Dec 19, 2025 | VOD |
| Black Phone 2 | Dec 23, 2025 | DVD |
| The Plague | Dec 24, 2025 | Limited |
| Anaconda | Dec 25, 2025 | Theatrical |
| We Bury the Dead | Jan 2, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Self-Help | Jan 6, 2026 | VOD/Screambox |
| Shelby Oaks | Jan 6, 2026 | DVD/Blu-ray |
| SOULM8TE | Jan 9, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Sleepwalker | Jan 9, 2026 | VOD/Limited |
| Primate | Jan 9, 2026 | Theatrical |
| 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Jan 16, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Night Patrol | Jan 16, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Vampire Zombies… From Space! | Jan 20, 2026 | DVD/Blu-ray |
| Return to Silent Hill | Jan 23, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Send Help | Jan 30, 2026 | Theatrical |
| The Strangers: Chapter 3 | Feb 6, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Whistle | Feb 6, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Cold Storage | Feb 13, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Psycho Killer | Feb 20, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Redux Redux | Feb 20, 2026 | Limited |
| Scream 7 | Feb 27, 2026 | Theatrical |
| The Bride! | Mar 6, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Untitled Exorcist Movie | Mar 13, 2026 | Theatrical |
| They Will Kill You | Mar 27, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Ready or Not: Here I Come | Apr 10, 2026 | Theatrical |
| The Mummy | Apr 17, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Hokum | May 1, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Deep Water | May 1, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Obsession | May 15, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Scary Movie | Jun 12, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Shiver | Jul 3, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Evil Dead Burn | Jul 24, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Insidious 6 | Aug 21, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Clayface | Sept 11, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Resident Evil Reboot | Sept 18, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Other Mommy | Oct 9, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Remain | Oct 23, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Werwulf | Dec 25, 2026 | Theatrical |
| Godzilla x Kong: Supernova | Mar 26, 2027 | Theatrical |
| A Quiet Place Part III | July 3, 2027 | Theatrical |
| Gremlins 3 | Nov 19, 2027 | Theatrical |
Pro tip: If you’re into streaming horror, check out our guide to the Best Streaming Services for Horror Fans.
Upcoming horror movies FAQ
What is the Scream 7 release date?
Scream 7 is coming out on Feb. 27, 2026.
When is the Terrifier 4 release date?
Terrifier 4 is tentatively scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.
Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering the intersection of music, film, and TV. A former editor for HARP, Blurt, and Salt Lake City Weekly, Randy has contributed to more than 20 publications, including Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, and CMJ New Music Monthly. He currently curates CableTV.com’s "What to Watch This Week" column and serves as the site’s resident horror expert—a specialized guide for fellow "couch creatures" looking for their next binge-watch (or a good scare).
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