Horror release schedules are never straightforward. Dates shift, films quietly drop, and things you thought were upcoming, are no longer coming. So, this is a look at what’s actually still to come this year (2026).
What’s left this year is a solid mix of horror nasties: psychological horror, supernatural chillers, body horror, and a few titles that currently reside in an air of mystery – and intrigue us for being so. There’s no single standout to top the list – just a range of horror titles we can all look forward to.
Here are ten worth keeping an eye on.
Hokum (May 2026)
One of the earlier releases still ahead, Hokum looks like it’s going to be one of those slightly offbeat offerings. There’s not a huge amount of detail out there yet, but what has been shown suggests something more focused on tone that elaborate scares.
It doesn’t seem like it’s aiming for big, dramatic scares. Instead, it leans toward the atmosphere that kind of builds slowly and lets things feel that little bit off before anything actually happens. That approach can be hit or miss, but when it works, it tends to land harder than when directors go for something a little more mainstream.
This feels like one of those flicks that could easily slip under the radar and end up being more effective than expected. However, only time will tell.
Obsession (May 2026)
Obsession centers on a man that becomes fixated on someone who’s practically stranger to him, with this fixation slowly overtaking his life. What starts as curiosity (which, as we all know, killed that cat) turns into something far more intense, leading to increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior.
The story focuses on how that obsession distorts reality, with the protagonist struggling to separate what’s actually happening from what they believe is happening. It’s less about an external threat and more about what’s happening inside his own head.
Passenger (May 2026)
Set largely within a confined space, Passenger follows a group of people travelling together when something begins to go sideways. One of them isn’t who they appear to be, and as suspicion builds, the situation quickly takes a dangerous turn.
The movie plays out as a tense back-and-forth between characters trying to figure out who they can trust, while dealing with a growing threat that’s already among them. It’s a simple setup, but one that leans heavily on tension and uncertainty.
Backrooms (May 2026)
Backrooms follows a man who accidentally slips into a strange, endless maze of empty rooms that seem to stretch on forever. There’s no clear way out, no clear purpose, and the environment itself feels unsettlingly unnatural.
As he explores deeper, he begins to realize that he’s not alone. Something else is moving through the rooms – something he quite can’t see, but can hear. The longer he stays in this bizarre network of rooms, the harder it becomes to tell what is real and what isn’t.
Leviticus (June 2026)
Leviticus focuses on a a community of religious fanatics that are dealing with what they believe top be a case of possession. As the situation escalates, however, the lines between fear and faith quickly begin to blur.
The story follows the cultists as they attempt to understand what’s happening, with conflicting beliefs adding to the tension within the group. What begins as a spiritual issue quickly becomes something far more dangerous, affecting everyone around it.
Evil Dead Burn (July 2026)
Evil Dead Burn continues the iconic franchise’s focus on the Deadites, following a group who unknowingly unleashes something they can’t control. Once it starts there’s no stopping it and absolutely nowhere to hide.
The movie will focus on survival as characters are picked off or transformed, with the threat constantly shifting. With little they can do to resolve their situation, the group must survive something that’s already spiraling out of control (we’ve all seen the movies).
Ice Cream Man (August 2026)
Ice Cream Man follows a seeming innocent ice cream van vendor whose presence in a neighborhood starts to raise suspicion among the locals. As the children start to act strangely and strange events occur, things begin to add up.
As people begin to investigate, it becomes clear that there’s something much darker behind the friendly veneer of our ice-cream-serving friend. As the movie unfolds the story will gradually unravel to reveal what’s really going on, with the truth becoming more disturbing the closer people get to it.
Insidious: Out of the Further (August 2026)
This entry in the Insidious franchise will follow a single mom who gains the ability to enter The Further – the dark, spirit-filled dimension seen in previous movies. However, this time the danger doesn’t stay contained.
After returning, they realize something has followed them back. What begins as a connection to the other world quickly turns into a threat that spreads beyond the spiritual barriers, affecting people and places that were never meant to be involved.
Clayface (October 2026)
Clayface will tell the story of a man who begins to physically transform in ways he can’t control. What starts as a minor change, quickly escalates into something far more extreme.
As his body continues to shift, he loses his sense of identity, struggling to hold onto who they are while becoming something else entirely. The movie will focus on that loss of control, in both the physical and mental impacts.
Werwulf (December 2026)
Set in a periodical backdrop, Werwulf will follow a village dealing with a series of brutal attacks. As fear spreads, suspicion turns neighbors against each other, with people pointing fingers at others as to who’s responsible.
The story will build around paranoia and isolation, as the tight-knit community starts to fracture under the pressure. Whether the threat is human, supernatural, or something in between becomes part of the mystery.
Summary
What stands out about the rest of 2026 is how varied everything feels. There’s no single type of horror dominating the year, but a mix of ideas, from personal, psychological stories to some of the more tried and tested staples of horror cinema.
Some of these will land, others will undoubtedly flop, but there’s enough variety on the horizon to almost guarantee that a few will stand out.