Summer hasn’t even fully kicked in yet, but horror is already dominating the 2026 release calendar. After a massive May, June follows up with a packed slate of new horror movies hitting theaters, streaming platforms, and digital release.

Outside of one major reboot, this month is loaded with original horror stories—from mythological monsters and psychological thrillers to stop-motion nightmares and indie survival horror. Even blockbuster-level filmmakers are joining the chaos.

Here are 10 new horror movies releasing in June 2026.

Scary Movie – In Theaters Now

The Scary Movie franchise returns with its sixth installment, marking the first entry since 2013 and the long-awaited Wayans family reunion with the series.

Directed by Michael Tiddes (A Haunted House) and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, the new film brings back the franchise’s signature horror parody style.

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall return as the “Core Four,” joined by franchise veterans like Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, and Jon Abrahams, along with a large ensemble cast of returning and new faces.

This time, nothing in horror is safe—legacy sequels, reboots, elevated horror, requels, and every modern horror trend gets targeted.

Disclosure Day – In Theaters June 12

Steven Spielberg returns to the sci-fi horror space with Disclosure Day, an IMAX release centered on humanity’s first confirmed contact with extraterrestrial life.

Written by David Koepp, the film explores what happens when proof of “not being alone” becomes undeniable.

The ensemble cast includes Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo.

Find Your Friends – On Shudder June 12

A desert getaway turns into a psychological nightmare in this Shudder original thriller.

When a group of friends travels to Joshua Tree for a weekend escape, tensions rise as isolation and outside threats push the group into paranoia and violence.

Starring Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry, Helena Howard, Sophia Ali, Zion Moreno, and Chris Bauer.

I Am Frankelda – Netflix June 12

Mexico’s first stop-motion horror fantasy arrives on Netflix with I Am Frankelda, a visually rich tale of monsters born from imagination.

The story follows Frankelda, a writer forced into her subconscious, where her dark creations come alive. Guided by a trapped prince, she must restore balance between dreams and reality before both collapse.

The film blends gothic fantasy, psychological horror, and stop-motion craftsmanship inspired by Guillermo del Toro’s creative legacy.

Kraken – In Select Theaters & Digital June 12

A Norwegian creature feature unleashes an ancient myth in Kraken, arriving in limited theaters and on digital the same day as several major releases.

When strange deaths begin in a remote fjord, a massive deep-sea entity awakens beneath the waters—bringing destruction to anything in its path.

Directed by Pål Øie, the film stars Sara Khorami, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and Øyvind Brandtzæg.

Leviticus – In Theaters June 19

NEON’s latest horror release, Leviticus, explores a cursed romance in a conservative community where a violent entity manifests as the people its victims desire most.

Starring Joe Bird (Talk to Me) and Stacy Clausen, the film follows two teenage boys forced to confront a supernatural force tied to desire, identity, and repression.

Directed by Adrian Chiarella, the cast also includes Mia Wasikowska and Ewen Leslie.

Rose of Nevada – In Select Theaters June 19

From Enys Men director Mark Jenkin comes another analog horror experience with Rose of Nevada.

When a missing ship mysteriously returns after 30 years, a struggling fishing village sees it as a sign of hope—but the voyage that follows reveals reality has shifted in unsettling ways.

Starring George MacKay and Callum Turner, the film blends folk horror with time-bending mystery.

Hold the Fort – On Digital June 23

This horror-comedy turns suburban homeownership into a survival nightmare.

A new couple moves into their dream home only to discover their HOA is hiding something far more dangerous—an ongoing war with monsters.

Directed by William Bagley, the film mixes satire, creature chaos, and DIY horror energy.

Hungry – On Digital June 23

A deadly riverboat tour turns into survival horror in Hungry, a creature feature inspired by the idea of a very angry hippo.

Tourists exploring the Louisiana swamps soon find themselves hunted by a massive predator lurking beneath the water.

Directed by James Nunn, the film stars Madison Davenport, Tracey Bonner, and Joaquim de Almeida.

Strung – On Peacock June 26

From producers Jason Blum and Tyler Perry, Strung is a psychological horror original about obsession, class, and control.

A violinist takes a job tutoring a gifted child inside a wealthy family’s estate, only to uncover disturbing secrets that blur reality and manipulation.

Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the film stars Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Anna Diop, and Lucien Laviscount.

Which June 2026 Horror Movie Are You Watching First?

From legacy sequels and creature features to elevated psychological horror and animated nightmares, June 2026 is stacked with new genre releases across every platform.