10 Classic Horror Franchises Getting New Life on Streaming in 2026
Several long-running horror franchises are set to return in 2026, with new films and series landing across major streaming platforms. The lineup includes direct sequels, prequels, and adaptations that revisit familiar titles in different ways. Here’s what to keep an eye out for.
Scream (Scream 7)
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Sidney Prescott returns as the central figure, with Neve Campbell reprising the role after sitting out the previous installment. Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original 1996 entry, directs this new plot. It involves a new Ghostface targeting Sidney’s daughter. The threat is now to her immediate family. Several legacy actors, including Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley, are also confirmed to appear.
28 Years Later
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This film continues the 28 Days Later series, moving the timeline forward decades after the original outbreak. It keeps the focus on the infected-virus premise that defined the earlier films. The project is part of a planned continuation.
Evil Dead (New Installment)
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A new Evil Dead film is in development as part of the franchise’s ongoing revival following Evil Dead Rise. The project has a different director and a new cast, continuing the pattern of standalone entries connected by the Necronomicon.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
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The next Conjuring continues the storyline centered on Ed and Lorraine Warren. It remains one of the most commercially successful horror series, with multiple spin-offs already established. This installment adds to that continuity. The Warrens are back in focus as part of the ongoing narrative tied to their investigations.
Final Destination: Bloodlines
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The latest Final Destination follows the established concept involving premonitions and unavoidable fatal sequences. The series just returned after a long gap and reintroduced its chain-reaction approach to death scenes. After its theatrical release, it is expected to move onto streaming platforms in 2026.
Alien: Earth
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This series marks the first time Alien has been adapted into a full television series. The plot, developed by Noah Hawley, places the xenomorph threat on Earth. In this different setting with new characters, the film expands its timeline beyond previous entries.
Friday the 13th (Crystal Lake)
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Crystal Lake serves as a prequel series connected to Friday the 13th. The project focuses on events tied to Pamela Voorhees and the origins of the story at the camp. The series revisits an earlier timeline rather than continuing from the later films.
Carrie (New Series)
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A new adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie is being developed as a television series by Mike Flanagan. Basically, it’s a rework of the original novel in an episodic format. A new cast is introduced, but it’s still tied to the core premise of the story. It joins a long list of adaptations based on King’s work.
It: Welcome to Derry
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This prequel expands on the world introduced in the recent It films. It’s set before the events involving the Losers’ Club, and explores earlier occurrences connected to the entity known as Pennywise. It continues the established plot while focusing on different characters and time periods.
The Exorcist (New Series)
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There’s a new Exorcist series in development that builds on the long-running possession-based premise introduced in the 1973 original. There have been reboots in the past, but now producers are bringing it to television. With a shift to streaming, it introduces a new chapter while remaining tied to the core themes.