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Ancestral Beasts (2026)
It shares its release window with Pinocchio: Unstrung, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
It hits the big screen on July 23, 2026.
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In Theaters · July 23, 2026
Ancestral Beasts
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Horror · Thriller
In the haunting landscape of rural Canada explores the terrifying idea: what if a severe mental health disorder took on a physical form, a creature lurking in the shadows? After cutting ties with her toxic sister, Elyse retreats to her ancestral home to rebuild her mental health. But her journey toward healing is derailed when a grotesque creature begins to stalk her. It feeds on her emotional turmoil, forcing her to confront the past she tried to escape or lose herself and those she loves.
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The Trailer
The official Ancestral Beasts trailer, right here
Dropped July 21, 2026
On screen
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Morgan Holmstrom, Asivak Koostachin and Darla Contois.
Morgan Holmstrom
Asivak Koostachin
Darla Contois
The team behind it
The history behind Ancestral Beasts
Michif Koonteur, Kistikan Pictures and Buffalo Gal Pictures are producing. Tim Riedel is in the director’s chair. The finished film runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
Why react to this one
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When does Ancestral Beasts come out?
Ancestral Beasts is scheduled to open in US theaters on July 23, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Ancestral Beasts?
Morgan Holmstrom, Asivak Koostachin and Darla Contois lead the cast, directed by Tim Riedel.
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