🧡 HOME DEPOT

Home Depot’s “Halfway to Halloween” release (also known as #CodeOrange) is projected to drop between April 24 and May 3, 2026. This limited early release is geared toward dedicated Halloween enthusiasts and typically arrives about six months ahead of October 31.

Sneak peeks of the 2026 collection began appearing in March, highlighting new animatronics such as FrostBite, a Cycle Rider Reaper, and the return of the iconic 12-foot skeleton. The full seasonal lineup is expected to launch officially in July.

The upcoming collection is also set to include more interactive elements, including talking Mickey and Minnie displays, an app-controlled Lethal Lily, and a skeleton T-Rex with baby dinosaurs.

🕸️ SPIRIT HALLOWEEN

Spirit Halloween’s 2026 lineup is shaping up to include several highly anticipated animatronics, based on early leaks. Highlights include a 7'6" Jack the Reaper, Art the Clown (Terrifier 3), and licensed Five Nights at Freddy’s (Freddy Fazbear) figures.

Releases are expected to begin with early online previews, followed by full in-store rollouts starting in July. Additional teased items include updated versions of Pennywise and Jason Voorhees, with some designs originally expected in late 2025 now appearing in the 2026 lineup.

🎬 Hokum (In Theaters May 1, 2026)

Hokum arrives in theaters on May 1, 2026, bringing a chilling blend of folk horror, psychological tension, and supernatural dread.

Directed by Oddity filmmaker Damian McCarthy, the film leans into eerie, slow-burn storytelling and atmospheric terror, marking it as one of the most anticipated original horror releases of the year.

The story follows a reclusive horror novelist who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, only to discover the property is steeped in dark folklore and rumored to be haunted by a witch. As unsettling visions intensify and strange events unfold, he’s pulled into a nightmarish confrontation with both the supernatural and his own past.

Starring Adam Scott, alongside Peter Coonan and David Wilmot, the film blends grief, isolation, and ancient folklore, drawing inspiration from Celtic mythology and classic ghost story traditions.

Premiering earlier at SXSW 2026 to strong early reactions, Hokum is already being praised as a “bone-chilling” return to classic horror storytelling, favoring atmosphere and psychological unease over jump scares.

🔥 Positioned as a spring horror standout, Hokum is perfect for easing into spooky season early, bridging the gap between winter releases and the full Halloween build in late summer.

Monster Palooza 2026 returns to the Pasadena Convention Center to celebrate the art of monsters and movie magic.

🎬 Evil Dead Burn (In Theaters July 24, 2026)

The next chapter in one of horror’s most iconic franchises arrives this summer with Evil Dead Burn, hitting theaters on July 24, 2026.

Directed by rising horror filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček and produced by franchise legends Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, the film marks the sixth installment in the Evil Dead series and continues the franchise’s modern era of standalone, high-intensity stories.

While plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, Evil Dead Burn is expected to deliver the series’ signature blend of demonic possession, brutal practical effects, and relentless Deadite terror. Early insights suggest a fresh, self-contained story that doesn’t rely on previous films, making it accessible for new audiences while still honoring longtime fans.

The film stars Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, and Tandi Wright, bringing together a new cast of characters who will inevitably face the horrors unleashed by the infamous Necronomicon.

Director Vaniček has described the film as a “visceral, sensory experience” designed to leave audiences shaken, continuing Evil Dead’s legacy of pushing boundaries with raw, unflinching horror.

🔥 Positioned as a mid-summer horror event, Evil Dead Burn kicks off the 2026 spooky season early & is perfect for fans ready to dive into chaos, blood, and possession months before Halloween.

Midsummer Scream, the world's largest Halloween and horror convention, returns to the Long Beach Convention Center, August 7-9, 2026.

The 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park will run for a record 33 select nights from August 18 to October 31, 2026, offering Halloween-themed entertainment, treat trails, and character meet-and-greets. The party generally runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring exclusive access to attractions and themed villain-inspired zones.

Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. With over 50 years of nightmares, unimaginable scares, and innovative thrills, Knott’s Scary Farm has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt un-rattled, and no fear untouched.

Experience the fully transformed theme park, with uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding across every inch of the park.

Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for children under 13. All guests, regardless of age, need to have their own paid admission ticket.