Jordan Peele is doubling down on his plans to keep almost everything about his upcoming horror movie a secret. The Get Out director recently confirmed that it will be released in 2026, but during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show, he was pressed for more details.
“Your next film is listed as one of the most anticipated horror films of 2026; no one even knows what the premise is, no one knows who the cast is, no one even knows if it has been filmed yet,” the presenter asked him. before Peele responded, “Yes! Let the mystery swirl. You're not getting anything out of me tonight, Jimmy!”
By DeadlinePeele continued: “What could it be? Where could it be? Who could it be? We know when. I'm going to keep everyone in painful suspense. Believe me, it will pay off.”
Peele is widely considered one of the best horror filmmakers working today, and his hit thriller Get Out was a huge hit with audiences and critics alike. He has also released two other horror films, Us and Nope, both of which have received critical acclaim. Needless to say, there is a lot of anticipation about where he will go next in the genre.
The upcoming film was due to be released on December 25 of this year, but was delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes. It will now be released on October 23, 2026. For more scares, check out our guide to all the upcoming horror movies to watch on your radar, as well as our roundup of the best horror movies of all time.