Horror Films 2026: The Biggest Releases Still to Come This Year

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The first wave of 2026 has hit the shore, proving that horror isn’t riding in on a gentle swell. With Send Help, Scream 7, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple already planting their flag on the calendar, the tone has already been set with creative risks, franchise returns, and filmmakers pushing familiar concepts into darker territory.

And yet some of the most anticipated titles are still to come. From medieval nightmares and franchise reinventions to cult sequels and viral legends making the leap to the big screen, the months ahead promise a varied stretch for horror. Here’s a look at the films emerging over the 2026 horizon — though release dates may change — with more titles to be added as official dates are confirmed.

The Bride! (2026)

 

Set in 1930s Chicago, The Bride! follows Frankenstein as he works with Dr. Euphronius to create a companion by reanimating a young woman. As the Bride begins to form her own identity, the situation draws public attention and complicates the lives of everyone involved.

This visually stylish reimagining from Maggie Gyllenhaal reshapes the Bride of Frankenstein into a modern Gothic crime story, promising something familiar yet distinctly new that's bound to catch attention.

Release date: 6th March 2026

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)


Having survived one deadly game, Grace thought the nightmare was over. But when she becomes the target of a powerful global network of elites who see her as unfinished business, she is once again pulled into a ritual where wealth and privilege dictate the rules — and survival is never guaranteed.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Samara Weaving in round two of the cult hit, especially as the sequel aims to expand on what made the original a cult favourite.

Release date: 20th March 2026

They Will Kill You (2026)

            

When a young woman takes a job as a live‑in caretaker at a secluded coastal estate, she expects quiet routine, not unease. The strict rules, the guarded behaviour of the residents, and the lingering stories about past “accidents” slowly shift the atmosphere. As her role becomes less clear, she begins to realise the job may be about something other than care.

Directed by Kirill Sokolov, this psychological thriller is set to blend graphic-novel stylisation with brutal, darkly comic action, that will, more than likely, draw comparisons with Kill Bill.

Release date: March 2026

Hokum (2026)

Set at a remote inn on the Irish coast, Hokum follows horror novelist Ohm Bauman as he arrives to scatter his parents’ ashes. During his stay, he learns the property is tied to a local witch legend, and a series of small, unexplained disturbances begins to unsettle his visit.

With its focus on atmosphere and character, there’s growing interest in Damian McCarthy’s latest film, especially after the strong reception to his breakout feature Oddity.

Release date: 1st May 2026

Evil Dead Burn (2026)


While plot specifics are being kept under wraps, the story is said to revolve once again around the Necronomicon unleashing a new wave of demonic chaos. Early indications point toward a film leaning into fast-paced, high-intensity horror, delivering the kind of visceral experience associated with the franchise.

This standalone entry in the series is hotly anticipated, with Sébastien Vaniček bringing a fresh perspective to the Evil Dead legacy. Sam Raimi produces and and selected Vaniček to direct after seeing his 2023 debut, Infested.

Release date: 24th July 2026

The Backrooms (2026)

At the time of writing, an official trailer for this film has not yet been released.

Directed by Kane Parsons — known for the original YouTube found-footage phenomenon — and produced by A24, the 2026 Backrooms film follows a therapist who enters a vast, yellow-walled liminal dimension to rescue a patient who has vanished inside a world populated by unseen, and potentially hostile, forces.

The mix of online folklore, analog‑horror influences, and a larger-scale production is generating interest in how this viral found‑footage idea will be adapted into a full feature‑length horror project.

Release date: September 2026

Resident Evil (2026)

At the time of writing, an official trailer for this film has not yet been released.

The 2026 reboot follows a seemingly ordinary courier tasked with delivering a mysterious package to a remote hospital — only to arrive at the centre of a rapidly escalating outbreak. As mutated creatures overwhelm the facility, he is forced into a desperate fight for survival, uncovering the truth behind the chaos as he attempts to escape alive.

With Zach Cregger at the helm, promising a return to the franchise’s survival-horror foundations, coupled with renewed interest in the Resident Evil brand, expectations for this latest adaptation is steadily building.

Release date: 18th September 2026

Werwulf (2026)

 

In 13th‑century England, an isolated settlement is thrown into turmoil when a series of brutal winter‑night killings begins. As suspicion spreads and faith wavers, one man’s violent past resurfaces, raising the possibility that the creature stalking them may not be entirely inhuman. Cut off from the outside world and increasingly afraid, the community is forced to confront what they believe — and what they’re willing to do to survive.

Anticipation is high for this medieval nightmare, marking a return to folk horror territory from visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers, who describes it as his "darkest" work.

Release date: 25th December 2026


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