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Tubi Sets October 2026 Premiere for R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2

Jem Garrard returns to expand Redhaven’s curse after the first film’s breakout Halloween performance.

Overview

  • The Tubi Original sequel is scheduled for the streamer’s Halloween “Terror on Tubi” slate in October 2026.
  • Jem Garrard will write and direct the follow‑up, with production by Front Street Pictures.
  • Executive producers include James Mattagne, Joan Waricha, Harvey Kahn, Yvonne Bernard, Dan Bernard, Jem Garrard, Allen Lewis, and Rama Diallo.
  • The new story centers on Evan, a bullied student whose discovery of a forbidden spellbook revives Redhaven’s curse as pumpkin‑headed children threaten the Harvest Festival.
  • Tubi’s Adam Lewinson and R.L. Stine issued statements backing the project, which follows a 2025 debut that helped drive a 51% year‑over‑year jump in Halloween viewing hours; specific release date and casting details have not been announced.