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Inspired by R.L. Stine‘s beloved novella The Haunting Hour, 2025’s hit coming-of-age horror movie is officially receiving a sequel from Tubi. R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2 comes after the successful debut of the first installment, which landed a spot on Variety’s Streaming Original Movies Chart.

“Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a good story about kids being trapped inside a pumpkin,” Stine said in a statement. “I’m so happy that we are going to have another pumpkin head adventure on Tubi.”

Tubi boss Adam Lewinson added, “Few storytellers have shaped the horror genre for young audiences as profoundly as R.L. Stine, and his work continues to find new life with each generation. Given the breakout success of Pumpkinhead, we’re going deeper into this mythology and continuing our commitment to fans of young adult horror.”

When is the release date window for R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2?

Tubi confirmed that Pumpkinhead 2 is currently scheduled to premiere in October 2026 as part of the free streaming service’s Terror on Tubi program. The sequel will once again be written and directed by Jem Garrard. At the moment, the streamer has yet to reveal the new movie’s official cast members.

“In the sequel, lonely and bullied at school, Evan discovers a forbidden spellbook and unknowingly revives the ancient curse of Redhaven. Soon, the pumpkin-headed children from past sacrifices rise from the ground with a plan to claim the town during its Harvest Festival,” reads the synopsios. “As the event approaches, the only hope for Redhaven may be the return of a misunderstood witch determined to destroy the book and end the curse for good.”

Executive producers are James Mattagne, Joan Waricha, Harvey Kahn, Yvonne Bernard, Dan Bernard, Jem Garrard, Allen Lewis, and Rama Diallo. It is a production by Front Street Pictures. The first installment was led by Bean Reid, Adeline Lo, Kevin McNulty, Bob Frazer, Seth Isaac Johnson, Matty Finochio, Kendra Anderson and Troy James.