Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man Gets First Teaser Trailer
- The first teaser trailer for the horror film Ice Cream Man was released on April 13, 2026.
- The teaser depicts an idyllic summer town that quickly descends into madness and violent chaos.
- Eli Roth serves as the director and co-writer for the production and also appears as a member of the cast.
The first teaser trailer for the horror film Ice Cream Man was released on April 13, 2026. Directed and co-written by Eli Roth, the movie is scheduled to debut in United States theaters on August 7, 2026.
The teaser depicts an idyllic summer town
that quickly descends into madness
and violent chaos. According to reporting from Entertainment Weekly, the trailer shows children entering a killing frenzy
, with the outlet describing the project as Eli Roth’s scariest movie
.
Production and Casting
Eli Roth serves as the director and co-writer for the production and also appears as a member of the cast. He collaborated with Noah Belson on the film’s script.
The film features a cast led by Ari Millen and Benjamin Byron Davis. Additional cast members include:
- Karen Cliche
- Dylan Hawco
- Sarah Abbott
- Shiloh O’Reilly
- Kiori Mirza Waldman
- Charlie Zeltzer
- Charlie Storey
Music and Executive Production
The production includes contributions from high-profile music industry figures. The film’s original music was created by Snoop Dogg and Emmy Award-winning composer Brandon Robert.
Rap artist Nas serves as an executive producer for the movie.
Release and Promotion
The teaser trailer was made available on April 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. Following the trailer’s release, Eli Roth is scheduled to promote the film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas during the week of April 20, 2026.
The film is being released through Iconic Events Releasing and will arrive in theaters on August 7, 2026.