Director Eli Roth has officially announced the release date and unveiled the key art for his latest horror feature, Ice Cream Man. The movie stars Orphan Black actor Ari Millen in a leading role.

Key Art and Premise Revealed

The Sinister Villain's Debut

The newly revealed poster features the titular villain’s ice cream truck prominently. Accompanying the image is a chilling tagline warning audiences: “Watch Out For Children.”

The official synopsis describes the plot: “The film follows an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.”

Release Date and Box Office Competition

Scheduled for August 2026 Debut

Ice Cream Man is slated to arrive in theaters on August 7, 2026. This places it in direct competition with Jane Schoenbraun’s slasher film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, at the box office.

The film will also debut in the same month as several other major releases. These include Anne Hathaway’s The End of Oak Street, Matthew McConaughey’s The Rivals of Amziah King, John Cena’s Coyote vs. Acme, and Jacob Elordi’s The Dog Stars.

Cast and Creative Team Details

Star-Studded Ensemble

The cast of Ice Cream Man features Ari Millen, Benjamin Byron Davis, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Kiori Mirza Waldman, and Charlie Zeltzer. Additionally, Thanksgiving stars Shiloh O’Reilly, Karen Cliche, and Charlie Storey are part of the lineup.

Director Eli Roth, who also serves as a producer, is among the acting talent. Roth co-wrote the screenplay alongside Noah Belson.

Production and Score

The movie is produced by Christopher Woodrow and Raj Singh for Media Capital Technologies, with Kate Harrison producing for Cream Productions. Executive producers include Kevin Frakes, Connor DiGregorio, Eli Massillon, and Lorenzo Antonucci from MCT, alongside Jon Schnaars and Holly Adams from The Horror Section.

The score will be handled by Emmy Award-winning composer Brandon Roberts, with additional music contributed by Grammy winner Nas. Nas is involved through his Mass Appeal outfit, serving as an executive producer.

Horrifying prosthetic makeup effects for the film are being managed by Steve Newburn and Adrien Morot.