Get ready for a spine-chilling 2026 as the horror genre prepares to unleash a terrifying lineup of films, including the highly anticipated return of director Priyadarshan to the realm of horror-comedy.
One of the most exciting projects on the horizon is "Bhooth Bangla," marking Priyadarshan's reunion with Akshay Kumar after 14 years. This horror-comedy is slated for release on April 2, 2026, and promises a unique blend of thrills and humor, a signature of Priyadarshan's directorial style. The film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. Recent reports suggest that Tabu will also be joining the cast, reuniting with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan after their collaboration in "Hera Pheri" (2000). The film boasts a stellar cast including Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani. There are already plans to develop "Bhooth Bangla" into a horror-comedy franchise.
Beyond Priyadarshan's "Bhooth Bangla," 2026 is shaping up to be a killer year for horror fans with a mix of sequels, reboots, and original stories.
Here's a glimpse into some of the other horror movies slated for release in 2026:
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: A sequel to "28 Years Later," this film follows the aftermath of the original, with survivors struggling to cope.
- Scream 7: The long-running slasher series continues with its seventh installment, scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.
- Scary Movie 6: The comedy horror series returns after more than a decade, scheduled to be released on June 12th, 2026.
- Evil Dead Burn: The "Evil Dead" franchise continues with Sébastien Vaniček directing. It promises to be brutal.
- Werwulf: Directed by Robert Eggers, this supernatural horror film set in medieval Britain revolves around a werewolf terrorizing a village. The film stars Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Willem Dafoe. Eggers has said that "Werwulf" is his darkest film to date.
- Send Help: A survival horror film directed by Sam Raimi, about two colleagues stranded on a remote island after a plane crash. It stars Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Chris Pang, and Dennis Haysbert.
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: Picking up where the 2019 hit left off, Grace (Samara Weaving) is forced into a new game.
- Return to Silent Hill: Another installment in the "Silent Hill" franchise.
- Soulm8te: A M3GAN spin-off.
Other anticipated titles include "Forbidden Fruits", "Psycho Killer", "Cold Storage", "Obsession", "The Bride!", "The Mummy", "Shiver", "Flowervale Street", "Insidious 6", "Clayface", "Resident Evil", "Other Mommy", and "Remain".
With a diverse range of horror subgenres represented, 2026 is set to be a thrilling year for fans of the genre. From slashers and zombie apocalypses to supernatural thrillers and horror-comedies, there's something to satisfy every taste for terror.
