The rundown
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round (2026)
After a mysterious bout of amnesia, a beloved children’s television host struggles to piece together his fractured memories, only to find his once-cheerful puppet co-stars behaving with sinister intent. As reality unravels, the line between performance and nightmare begins to blur.
It shares its release window with Obsession, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round opens in theaters on May 14, 2026.
Behind the camera
The history behind Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round
Yale Entertainment, Great Escape and Terror Town are behind the production. Aidan Leary directs, with writing credits for C.R. Thompson. The finished film runs 1 hour 31 minutes. It carries a NR rating in the US.
Why this one is worth it
This trailer was made to be reacted to
The best horror trailers do not explain, they unsettle. Record the moment your stomach drops before your brain catches up.
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Reactions on Reactr
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Reaction clips for Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round: quick answers
How do I make my own Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/monkey-s-magic-merry-go-round, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round come out?
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 14, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round?
Michael Gilio, Frank Cesario, C.R. Thompson, Jackie Shook and Connar Brown Sprenger lead the cast, directed by Aidan Leary.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
