The past few years have seriously delivered for fans of the horror genre, and 2026 is shaping up to continue the trend. This list has everything you need to know about the biggest horror movies coming to theaters throughout the year.
Whether you’re looking to be creeped out, freaked out or straight-up terrified, there’s something on this list of top new horror films for you. Find out when these movies are being released, who’s starring in them and what they’re about.
While you wait for the next theatrical release, check out the most popular horror movies playing on TV right now!
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Highly Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Out in 2026
There’s still plenty for horror fans to look forward to before the year is over. Here are some of the biggest horror movies still coming to theaters in 2026:
| Movie | Release Date | Theaters/Streaming |
| Ice Cream Man | August 7, 2026 | Theaters |
| Insidious: Out of the Further | August 21, 2026 | Theaters |
| It Ends | August 21, 2026 | Theaters |
| Buddy | August 28, 2026 | Theaters |
| Onslaught | September 4, 2026 | Theaters |
| Resident Evil | September 18, 2026 | Theaters |
| Crawlers | October 2, 2026 | Theaters |
| Victorian Psycho | September 25, 2026 | Theaters |
| Other Mommy | October 9, 2026 | Theaters |
| Clayface | October 23, 2026 | Theaters |
| Christmas at the Kringles | October 30, 2026 | Theaters |
| Stiletto | October 30, 2026 | Theaters |
| Werwulf | December 25, 2026 | Theaters |
New Horror Movies Coming Out in 2026
Find the biggest horror movies coming to theaters near you in the upcoming months.
‘Ice Cream Man’
Release date: August 7, 2026
Starring: Eli Roth, Ari Millen, Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Sarah Abbott
An idyllic summer town descends into madness after a mysterious ice cream vendor serves children treats with horrifying consequences.
‘Insidious: Out of the Further’
Release date: August 21, 2026
Starring: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Lin Shaye, Maisie Richardson-Sellers
The Insidious franchise returns with a new family at the center of the haunting. When a young mother discovers she can enter, and bring things back from, The Further, she accidentally unleashes a terrifying supernatural threat.
‘It Ends’
Release date: August 21, 2026
Starring: Phyllis Smith, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Shannon, Caleb Landry Jones
A group of friends finds themselves trapped in an increasingly absurd nightmare where reality begins to unravel around them. As time runs out, they must uncover what’s happening before there’s no escape.
‘Buddy’
Release date: August 28, 2026
Starring: Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace
Set inside a surreal children’s TV show, Buddy follows a group of kids who begin questioning their cheerful unicorn host. As the illusion starts to crack, the colorful world transforms into a terrifying nightmare.
‘Onslaught’
Release date: September 4, 2026
Starring: Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall
Directed by Adam Wingard, Onslaught blends action and horror. When genetically engineered super soldiers escape into the desert, an Army sniper must protect her young daughter from the deadly threat.
‘Resident Evil’
Release date: September 18, 2026
Starring: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Paul Walter Hauser
Zach Cregger reboots the iconic video game franchise with a return to its survival horror roots. Set in the early days of the outbreak, the film follows ordinary people caught in the collapse of Raccoon City as a deadly biological nightmare spreads.
‘Crawlers’
Release date: September 25, 2026
Starring: Matilda Lutz, Gregg Sulkin, Melina Matthews, William Miller, Chris Rogers
Residents of a quarantined apartment complex must fight for survival when a deadly infestation of venomous spiders rapidly spreads throughout the building.
‘Victorian Psycho’
Release date: September 25, 2026
Starring: Maika Monroe, Jason Isaacs, Thomasin McKenzie, Ruth Wilson
Based on Virginia Feito’s novel, Victorian Psycho follows a mysterious governess whose arrival at a remote English manor is followed by a series of increasingly disturbing events.
‘Other Mommy’
Release date: October 9, 2026
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman
An 8-year-old girl encounters a sinister entity that emerges from her closet. As the presence she calls “Other Mommy” becomes increasingly dangerous, her family’s safety is put at risk.
‘Clayface’
Release date: October 23, 2026
Starring: Tom Rhys Harries
DC Studios reimagines the iconic Batman villain, Clayface, as the subject of a tragic body horror story. An ambitious actor’s pursuit of fame leads to a horrifying transformation with deadly consequences.
‘Christmas at the Kringles’
Release date: October 30, 2026
Starring: Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, Rob Riggle, Thomas Lennon
This holiday horror-comedy puts a twisted spin on the Christmas season. What begins as festive family fun quickly turns into a bloody fight for survival when a family discovers their Christmas-obsessed neighbors belong to a sinister holiday cult.
‘Stiletto’
Release date: October 30, 2026
Starring: Gigi Gustin, Charlotte McKinney, Colleen Camp, Stephen Blackehart
On the anniversary of her sister’s murder, a woman sets out to stop a masked serial killer terrorizing the local exotic dancer community.
‘Werwulf’
Release date: December 25, 2026
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Jack Morris, Willem Dafoe
Nosferatu director Robert Eggers returns with a gothic werewolf tale about a man fighting to protect his family as a ravenous beast terrorizes 13th-century England.
Horror Movies Released Earlier This Year
If you’re looking for a horror movie to stream while you wait for the films above to be released, check out these 2026 horror movies that are or will be soon available to stream!
‘Return to Silent Hill‘
Release date: January 23, 2026
Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Evie Templeton
Based on the iconic Silent Hill video game series, the film follows a grieving man who returns to the fog-covered town in search of his lost love, only to uncover horrifying creatures and long-buried secrets.
Related: Silent Hill Movies in Order
‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’
Release date: February 6, 2026
Starring: Hannah Galway, Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, Krystal Ellsworth
In the trilogy’s brutal final chapter, Maya comes face-to-face with the masked killers and discovers the only way to escape the nightmare is to confront it head-on.
‘Scream 7‘
Release date: February 27, 2026
Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown
The long-running Scream franchise returns as Sidney’s quiet new life comes crashing down when a new Ghostface killer begins targeting her family, forcing her to face the masked murderer once again.
Related: Every ‘Scream’ Movie, Ranked Worst to Best
‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come‘
Release date: March 20, 2026
Starring: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood
Grace reunites with her estranged sister as powerful occult dynasties hunt them through a deadly contest where survival, betrayal and unimaginable power are all on the line
‘They Will Kill You‘
Release date: March 27, 2026
Starring: Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton
A woman takes a housekeeping job at a luxury New York City apartment building, only to uncover a history of mysterious disappearances. As she investigates, she realizes the building’s wealthy residents are hiding terrifying secrets.
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy‘
Release date: April 17, 2026
Starring: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Veronica Falcón
Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin reimagines the classic Universal monster. Eight years after disappearing without a trace, a traumatized teenager returns home to her family in New Mexico. The long-awaited reunion quickly descends into horror when they realize she is harboring an ancient demonic parasite.
‘Obsession‘
Release date: May 22, 2026
Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless
A man uses a supernatural charm to make his co-worker fall in love with him, unknowingly unleashing a terrifying obsession. As her affection spirals into violent fixation, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare of his own making.
‘Backrooms‘
Release date: May 29, 2026
Starring: Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett
Based on the viral internet phenomenon, Backrooms follows a therapist who enters a surreal dimension of endless rooms where reality begins to unravel as she searches for her missing patient.
‘Scary Movie 6’
Release date: June 5, 2026
Starring: Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans
The long-running horror parody franchise returns with a new round of outrageous spoofs inspired by today’s biggest horror movies and pop culture hits.
Related: How to Watch the Scary Movie Franchise in Order
‘Evil Dead Burn’
Release date: July 10, 2026
Starring: Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Tandi Wright
Producer Sam Raimi returns for the latest standalone chapter in the Evil Dead franchise. After the loss of her husband, a grieving widow seeks solace with her in-laws, only to discover an ancient evil is possessing them one-by-one.
Related: How to Watch the ‘Evil Dead’ Movies in Order
Watch Horror Movies on DIRECTV
From long-running franchises like Scream, Insidious and Evil Dead to original stories like It Ends and Backrooms, 2026 is packed with horror movies for every type of fan. Whether you’re waiting for the next big theatrical release or looking to revisit your favorite horror classics, there’s no shortage of horror films to enjoy all year long.
While you wait for the next theatrical release, catch up on horror classics and recent favorites with DIRECTV.
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