Last updated: October 14, 2026. Release dates can shift, so we update this calendar as studios make changes.
Halloween is almost here, but the horror season is far from over. Between now and Christmas, theaters are lined up with a werewolf from the director of Nosferatu, a gothic Christmas Carol with Johnny Depp, a Victorian slasher, and a kaiju sequel that has been on every fan's radar.
Here is the full calendar, in date order, so you can plan your screams.
Release Calendar at a Glance
| Date | Movie | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | Godzilla Minus Zero | Kaiju terror |
| Nov 13 | Victorian Psycho | Gothic slasher |
| Nov 13 | Ebenezer | Dark Christmas ghost story |
| Dec 25 | Werwulf | Medieval folk horror |
Before November: Last Chance in October
If you want one more scare before the calendar flips, Clayface opens on October 23. Get the full rundown in our Clayface release date, cast and trailer guide, and learn the monster's history in Who Is Clayface? Comic Origins Explained.
November 6: Godzilla Minus Zero
Release: November 6 in the US (November 3 in the UK)
Why it matters: The follow-up to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One is one of the most anticipated monster movies of the year, and the series is known for treating Godzilla as a genuine horror threat rather than just a spectacle.
Cast, story and everything we know: Godzilla Minus Zero release date and cast.
November 13: Victorian Psycho
Release: November 13
Star: Maika Monroe as Winifred Notty
The setup: An eccentric governess arrives at a remote gothic manor in Victorian England, and strange events soon make people suspect she is not what she seems.
Best for: Fans of psychological horror and period costume nightmares.
November 13: Ebenezer
Release: November 13 (Paramount)
Director: Ti West (X, Pearl, MaXXXine)
Star: Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, with Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley, Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough and Tramell Tillman in the cast.
This is Dickens' A Christmas Carol told as a gothic ghost story, mixing supernatural horror with dark comedy. If you want a scare with a holiday flavor, this is your pick.
December 25: Werwulf
Release: December 25 in the US (UK release January 1, 2027)
Director: Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, Nosferatu)
Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, Bodhi Rae Breathnach
Set in England in 1305, the story follows a peasant cursed to become a werewolf each full moon, who is forced to join a royal hunting party that is culling the land of wolves. Focus Features describes it as a tale of devotion, damnation and the devil within.
Which One Should You Watch? Pick by Mood
- Want a big-screen monster? Godzilla Minus Zero.
- Want slow, creeping dread? Victorian Psycho or Werwulf.
- Want horror with a festive twist? Ebenezer.
- Want something to see with a group? Ebenezer or Godzilla Minus Zero.
Dates That Moved or Are Still Unclear
- The Conjuring: First Communion is now set for September 10, 2027, not this year.
- Return of the Living Dead was aimed at November 2026, but its date is still unclear, so check before planning around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest horror movie in November 2026?
Godzilla Minus Zero (November 6) and the double release of Victorian Psycho and Ebenezer on November 13 are the headline titles.
What horror movie comes out on Christmas Day 2026?
Robert Eggers' Werwulf, from Focus Features, opens on December 25 in the US.
Is there a new Terrifier movie this year?
No. Read our latest on whether there will be a Terrifier 5.
Missed the biggest game adaptation of the fall?
Catch up with our Resident Evil (2026) timeline explained.
Which one are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments, and bookmark this page, because we will update the calendar as dates change.
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