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Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness poster

In Theaters · August 14, 2026

Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness
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Horror · Drama

A Family Trip.

A picture-perfect 1950s family throw an important dinner party only for an LSD spiking to upend their plans and expose their festering secrets.

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The Trailer

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Dropped July 10, 2026

What it’s about

Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness (2026)

The same weekend also brings The End of Oak Street. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.

It hits the big screen on August 14, 2026.

The making of it

The history behind Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness

Production is led by Cloudstar Pictures, Onyx Films and Vinjer Entertainment. Direction comes from Colton Van Til, with writing credits for Ashley Tropea and Sophia Hoefle. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 25 minutes.

Who’s in it

Who you’ll see in the trailer

Hannah Beck, Maleah Goldberg and William Elsman lead the cast. Hannah Beck plays Ruby Richards.

Hannah Beck

as Ruby Richards

Maleah Goldberg

as Joan Richards

William Elsman

as Norman Richards

Finn Roberts

as Galen Nelson

Eric Hanson

as George Nelson

Ernest Emmanuel Peeples

as Simon

Joshua Weatherby

as Harry Richards

Celena Rae

as Teresa Nelson

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When does Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness come out?

Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 14, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.

Who stars in Meltdown: A Nuclear Family's Ascension into Madness?

Hannah Beck, Maleah Goldberg, William Elsman, Finn Roberts and Eric Hanson lead the cast, directed by Colton Van Til.

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