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Tubi Greenlights 'R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2' for October 2026 Premiere

The free streamer cites the first film’s breakout results to expand Redhaven’s YA-horror mythology.

Overview

  • The sequel will debut exclusively on Tubi during its October 'Terror on Tubi' slate in 2026.
  • Jem Garrard returns to write, direct, and executive produce, maintaining continuity from the 2025 Tubi Original.
  • Story setup: bullied teen Evan discovers a forbidden spellbook that reawakens Redhaven’s harvest curse, unleashing pumpkin-headed children, with a witch figure tied to stopping it.
  • Front Street Pictures is producing, with executive producers James Mattagne, Joan Waricha, Harvey Kahn, Yvonne Bernard, Dan Bernard, Jem Garrard, Allen Lewis, and Rama Diallo attached.
  • Tubi’s Adam Lewinson and R.L. Stine issued statements underscoring the original’s success and a plan to go deeper into the franchise’s lore following strong viewing gains.