September 2026’s Most Anticipated Horror Movies

September is here, and Halloween season is getting closer.

Horror fans have plenty to look forward to this fall.

From a Bloody new action-horror movie from Adam Wingard to a reboot of a major gaming franchise,

September 2026 is packed with horror movies designed to kick off the spooky season in style.

However, if you’re looking for monsters, supernatural terror, or survival horror, you will find options. There is something for virtually every type of horror fan this month.

Here are the most anticipated horror movies coming to theaters in September 2026.

1. Onslaught — September 4

Release Date: September 4, 2026
Director: Adam Wingard
Cast: Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Michael Biehn, Reginald VelJohnson

September wastes no time delivering its first major horror release with Onslaught, the latest genre offering from director Adam Wingard, known for films including You’re Next and Godzilla vs. Kong.

The movie follows Celeste, an Army sniper who finds herself fighting for her daughter when a squad of genetically engineered super soldiers escapes from a secret military facility. What follows is an explosive battle that blends action, science fiction and horror.

Adria Arjona leads the cast as Celeste, with Dan Stevens playing the mysterious scientist Hans Kammler. The movie also features Rebecca Hall, Michael Biehn and Reginald VelJohnson.

With Wingard behind the camera and A24 handling the release, Onslaught could provide one of September’s most entertaining combinations of blood, action and creature-feature chaos.

2. Hope — September 9

Release Date: September 9, 2026
Director: Na Hong-jin
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Taylor Russell, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander

If you’re looking for something darker and more mysterious, Hope is one of the month’s most intriguing releases.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Na Hong-jin, the movie takes place in the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, where police officers are called to investigate a mysterious creature that has caused chaos in the area.

As hunters enter the surrounding forest to track the creature, they quickly discover that they may have become the prey. The situation eventually spirals into a much larger conflict involving humanity, violence and forces that may be beyond comprehension.

The international cast includes Squid Game star Hoyeon alongside Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Taylor Russell, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. Neon is releasing the film in theaters on September 9.

3. Resident Evil — September 18

Release Date: September 18, 2026
Director: Zach Cregger
Cast: Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis

Without question, Resident Evil is the biggest horror movie event of September.

The iconic video game franchise is returning to the big screen with a new adaptation from Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed horror hit Barbarian and Weapons.

Rather than continuing the previous movie franchise, the new film is positioned as a fresh take on the Resident Evil universe, with Cregger reportedly looking to emphasize the survival-horror elements that made the original games so influential.

The movie stars Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry and Kali Reis, and its September 18 release makes it perfectly positioned to become one of the first major horror blockbusters of the fall.

The anticipation is already enormous. Rotten Tomatoes’ September audience poll currently has Resident Evil at No. 1 among the month’s most anticipated movies, beating out the other major September releases.

For longtime fans of the games, this could be the Resident Evil movie they’ve been waiting for.

4. Victorian Psycho — September 25

Release Date: September 25, 2026
Director: Zachary Wigon
Cast: Maika Monroe, Thomasin McKenzie, Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson

For horror fans who prefer gothic atmosphere and psychological terror, Victorian Psycho looks like one of September’s most interesting offerings.

Set in Victorian England, the movie follows Winifred Notty, an eccentric governess who arrives at a remote gothic manor. Before long, strange events begin occurring around the estate, and members of the household mysteriously disappear.

Maika Monroe stars as Winifred, with Jason Isaacs, Thomasin McKenzie and Ruth Wilson rounding out the cast.

The movie has already generated attention following its festival run, and critics have praised Monroe’s performance while highlighting the film’s combination of horror, mystery and dark humor. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists the movie at 77% from critics.

If you’re looking for something with a more classic gothic-horror flavor, Victorian Psycho should be high on your September watchlist.

5. Never After Dark — September 25

Release Date: September 25, 2026
Director: Dave Boyle
Cast: Kento Kaku, Moeka Hoshi, Kurumi Inagaki, Tae Kimura

Also arriving September 25 is Never After Dark, a supernatural horror movie from director Dave Boyle.

The story follows Airi, a traveling medium who helps restless spirits cross over into the afterlife. Her latest assignment takes her to an isolated country house, where she encounters a terrifying apparition unlike anything she has faced before.

As Airi investigates the property’s history, she uncovers secrets that put her in increasingly grave danger. The movie also introduces an interesting twist: the supernatural threat may not be the most dangerous thing waiting for her.

Never After Dark will receive a limited theatrical release in the United States through Magnolia Pictures.

Its Japanese setting and supernatural premise could make it an appealing choice for fans of atmospheric ghost stories and international horror.

6. Don’t Move — September 11

Release Date: September 11, 2026
Cast: Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ, Tom Cavanagh, Hunter King

September 11 brings Don’t Move, a horror-thriller that promises a more grounded form of terror.

The movie joins a September lineup that includes several very different approaches to horror, from monsters and genetically engineered soldiers to supernatural entities and gothic mysteries.

For viewers who prefer suspense and survival-driven horror over large-scale creature effects, Don’t Move could be one of the month’s sleeper releases. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists it among the confirmed horror releases arriving in theaters during September.

September Is Just the Beginning

The biggest reason horror fans should be excited about September is that it represents the beginning of the industry’s annual march toward Halloween.

Onslaught kicks things off with brutal action-horror, Hope brings an ambitious international monster story, Resident Evil could deliver the month’s biggest horror event, and Victorian Psycho and Never After Dark offer more atmospheric alternatives.

And the scary season doesn’t stop there.

October is set to bring even more major horror releases, including Other Mommy, Crawlers, Clayface and Stiletto, ensuring that horror fans will have plenty to keep them occupied as Halloween approaches.