Horror fans have had plenty to scream about in 2026. From long-awaited sequels and franchise revivals to fresh nightmares inspired by internet lore and video games, the genre has delivered some of the year’s biggest box-office surprises. With several films crossing the $100 million mark worldwide, here’s a look at the 10 highest-grossing horror movies of 2026 so far.
1. Obsession: $224.8 Million
The year’s biggest horror hit follows a woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels after a dangerous fixation turns into a terrifying game of manipulation and survival. (Image: IMDb)
2. Scream 7: $213.8 Million
Ghostface returns to unleash a fresh wave of murders, forcing a new generation of victims to uncover the identity behind the iconic mask before it’s too late. (Image: IMDb)
3. Backrooms: $212.7 Million
Inspired by the viral internet phenomenon, the film traps its characters in an endless maze of eerie yellow corridors where reality bends and unseen horrors lurk around every corner. (Image: IMDb)
4. Scary Movie: $105.5 Million
The rebooted horror-comedy franchise pokes fun at modern horror hits and pop culture, delivering plenty of laughs alongside familiar scares. (Image: IMDb)
5. Send Help: $94 Million
A desperate fight for survival begins when a group of strangers find themselves stranded and forced to confront both the elements and their darkest fears. (Image: IMDb)
6. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: $90.3 Million
An ancient evil awakens when a cursed tomb is disturbed, unleashing terrifying forces that threaten everyone in its path. (Image: IMDb)
7. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: $58.5 Million
Set decades after the rage virus outbreak, survivors venture into dangerous territory where new threats emerge amid humanity’s struggle to rebuild. (Image: IMDb)
8. Iron Lung: $51.2 Million
Based on the hit indie game, the film follows a convict piloting a tiny submarine through a blood-red ocean on an alien moon in search of answers, and survival. (Image: IMDb)
9. Return To Silent Hill: $47.9 Million
Haunted by the past, a man journeys to the mysterious town of Silent Hill to find his lost love, only to encounter nightmarish creatures and disturbing secrets. (Image: IMdb)
10. Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come: $42.7 Million
The sequel once again throws its heroine into a deadly game where family traditions turn murderous and survival comes at a terrifying cost. (Image: IMDb)
