10 Huge Horror Movies Coming in 2026

2025 was a strong year for horror films, with many ambitious titles like 28 Years Later, Bring Her Back, Companion, Frankenstein, Good Boy, and Together. Several movies, including Clown in a Cornfield, Final Destination Bloodlines, Heart Eyes, and The Conjuring: Last Rites, delivered classic horror thrills. Others, like Death of a Unicorn, Dust Bunny, Keeper, and The Monkey, are likely to gain a dedicated fanbase. Sinners and Weapons are already being praised as exceptional films. While Him and the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot weren’t as well-received, overall it was a fantastic year for horror fans. And looking ahead, 2026 promises to be just as exciting, if not better.

We considered films that mixed genres, but ultimately decided to focus on pure horror. That’s why you won’t find titles like The Bride! or Scary Movie 6 on this list, even though they’re both anticipated releases in 2026. Psycho Killer, the next Insidious film, and Primate were also close to making the cut.

10) Other Mommy (10/9)

Rob Savage’s Other Mommy is inspired by Josh Malerman’s novel, Incidents Around the House – the same author who wrote Bird Box. While that connection is promising, the real draw is Jessica Chastain, who consistently delivers incredible performances. Even in a fairly typical horror movie like Mama, she managed to make a significant impact.

Rob Savage is a rising name in horror, known for directing several short films and low-budget features like Strings, Host, and Dashcam before making his studio debut with The Boogeyman. While The Boogeyman isn’t considered one of the best Stephen King adaptations, it demonstrated Savage’s ability to create a genuinely creepy and atmospheric visual style. Adding to the excitement, the film also features Karen Allen, best known as Marion Ravenwood from the Indiana Jones movies.

9) Werwulf (12/25)

Following his work on the vampire film Nosferatu, Robert Eggers is now making a werewolf movie called Werwulf. Early glimpses of the film suggest it will have a similar look and feel to his previous project, which starred Bill Skarsgård and had a vintage aesthetic.

As a huge movie fan, I’m really excited to see some familiar faces returning for the new film! Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are all set to reprise their roles, which is awesome. Details are still pretty scarce, but from what I’ve gathered, it’s a medieval British story involving a wolf and promises some seriously cool makeup effects, especially on Depp. I can’t wait to learn more!

8) Resident Evil (9/18)

After directing the successful horror films Barbarian and Weapons, Zach Cregger has quickly become one of the most promising directors in the genre. Now, following Weapons‘ box office success, he’s been chosen to direct a Resident Evil movie. Many believe he’s the perfect person to finally create a great Resident Evil film for the big screen.

The Resident Evil movies have always been a bit of a risk. Whether they heavily changed the games’ stories, like some earlier films, or stayed closer to the source material, as with Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, it’s been difficult for the franchise to succeed as a movie. However, with director Johannes Roberts and the addition of Paul Walter Hauser to the cast, this new installment looks promising.

7) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (1/16)

Initial reactions to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple suggest it might be even better than the first 28 Days Later, which was already a good film. Fans will be pleased to hear that Ralph Fiennes returns as Dr. Ian Kelson and will play a central role in this new installment.

It remains to be seen how the storyline involving the “Jimmy” cult will unfold. Given the young protagonist and the cult’s inspiration from Jimmy Savile, it’s likely heading in a specific direction, but the film’s ultimate approach is still uncertain. Adding to the anticipation, director Nia DaCosta is a promising talent. She recently received positive attention for her work on Hedda, and her previous films, The Marvels and Candyman, deserve more recognition.

6) Send Help (1/30)

As a huge movie fan, I always get excited when Sam Raimi has a new film coming out. He hasn’t made that many movies since he finished the original Spider-Man trilogy, so each one feels like a real event!

While Sam Raimi’s previous films, Oz the Great and Powerful and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, seemed like projects he took on to help the studios, the trailer for Send Help suggests this is his first truly personal film since Drag Me to Hell in 2009. With Rachel McAdams also starring, there’s a strong chance this movie will be a success.

5) Untitled Jordan Peele Film (10/23)

The future of this event is uncertain. It was taken off the 2026 schedule, so it might not happen that year.

Just because a movie’s release date is removed doesn’t mean it’s canceled. Jordan Peele could potentially film it early in the year and release it later. While it’s uncertain if this will happen, or what the movie will be about, even when his films aren’t perfect, like Nope, they still offer compelling ideas and strong acting.

4) Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (4/10)

Many people find Ready or Not even more thrilling than the next film on our list, and it’s easy to see why. This movie is what originally got the directors noticed for the Scream films, so it feels like a perfect return to their roots. It also firmly established Samara Weaving as a leading star.

The trailer for Here I Come looks great! It doesn’t seem like any of the fun and energy from the original movie has been lost over the past seven years. Plus, the directors are working with some of the same actors from their film Abigail, which is a good sign it will be just as wild and enjoyable.

3) Scream 7 (2/27)

It seems Scream 7 is heading in a new direction after the last two movies, and that might actually be a positive change. Scream VI pretty much wrapped up the stories of Sam and Tara Carpenter, so going back to the series’ roots while still acknowledging everything that’s happened before isn’t necessarily a bad idea.

The trailer for Scream 7 strongly suggests this movie will be a grand finale for the series. The return of so many characters from previous films – many of whom were once the Ghostface killer – hints at a conclusion. Even the destruction of Stu Macher’s house feels like a symbolic ending, and that’s exciting for horror fans.

2) Evil Dead Burn (7/24)

Despite Bruce Campbell’s retirement from the franchise, Evil Dead Burn suggests the Evil Dead series remains vibrant and capable of continuing successfully. While details about Evil Dead Burn are scarce, Evil Dead Rise earns high praise for capturing the feel of the original films and demonstrating that standalone stories within this universe can be powerful, intense, and captivating.

It’s great to see this well-known series giving opportunities to new talent. Just as Rise helped launch the career of director/writer Lee Cronin (who’s now rebooting The Mummy next year), Burn is directed by Sébastien Vaniček. Will this film be a similar stepping stone for him?

1) Clayface (9/11)

There’s still some uncertainty about the future of the DC Universe, but Clayface will definitely be appearing. Just like with Supergirl, his inclusion isn’t dependent on who buys Warner Bros.; it’s happening regardless.

This film sounds genuinely unique for a Marvel or DC movie, leaning heavily into body horror with an actor’s transformation into clay, guided by a scientist. It feels more akin to classic Universal Monsters films or something like House of Wax than typical superhero fare. These unexpected twists could be exactly what the DC Universe needs to succeed where the previous DC Extended Universe fell short, especially with horror master Mike Flanagan co-writing the script.

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2025-12-25 01:45