More than a year since its announcement, the much-awaited horror film, is set to land on the big screen this spring. Directed, produced, and co-written by , the slasher horror film is a re-imagination of the 1928 animated short, , by and , which marked the public debut of Mickey Mouse and Minnie. And now, 97 years later, the fan-favorite cartoon mouse is a murderous antagonist in the upcoming horror adaptation, which will likely alter your perception of the cute Disney character forever. Screamboat follows a group of New Yorkers on a ferry who get attacked by a monstrous killer mouse, turning their relaxing commute into a nightmare. As LaMorte describes it, the film follows "."

Screamboat features and in key roles with , , and in various roles and comedians and appearing in cameos. , an actor best known for portraying Art the Clown in the films, portrays the killer Mickey, in a complete reinvention of the century-old character. Commenting on Thornton’s characterization, as seen in the film’s first-look poster, LaMorte says,

Watching David Howard Thornton bring Steamboat Willie to life with the magicians at Quantum Creation FX has been nothing short of amazing — he’s hilarious and murderously entertaining. I can’t wait for audiences to meet Willie and experience the chaos we’ve created.

Additionally, the filmmaker also promises “,” featuring real, hands-on effects, puppets, and elaborate costumes to generate the monster mouse, in a true homage to traditional animation techniques. Before the deadly mouse arrives to slash its way through the theaters this spring, check out how, when, and where you can watch Screamboat.

Distributed by Iconic Events Releasing, Screamboat was initially set to release in January 2025, but the premiere has been pushed to spring, per the latest updates. Steamboat Willie will now terrorize the .

However, in the upcoming days, ahead of its theatrical premiere, Screamboat will also be shown at several pre-screening events and various horror conventions. So, stay tuned for more updates and the latest news on the Screamboat release date.

Check out the links below to find out the US showtimes for Screamboat, book tickets, and get more details about the horror film when it arrives at your nearest theater.

At this time, there is no official news on the streaming release for Screamboat. Considering the delayed release, it is likely that the film might be released simultaneously in theaters and streaming or could possibly get picked up by streaming platforms like Shudder, in the coming months. You can watch this space for more updates on the streaming release of Screamboat.

The official teaser for Screamboat was released in August 2024, giving a peek at the most terrifying rendition of Mickey Mouse that ever can be. The 45-second clip opens with a regular night on the New York ferry, with passengers on their daily commute. The atmosphere quickly changes when a voiceover narrates a scary urban legend, accompanied by an ominous whistling. As people on board get targeted one by one, we find out about a rumored monster lurking underneath the ferry for ninety years. Known as Steamboat Willie, the bloodthirsty, monster-mouse has now resurfaced, to terrorize the public. The clip ends with the ferry ride turning into a nightmare with rampage and chaos, and passengers scrambling to save their lives, while a shadowy figure of a gigantic mouse looms over a victim.

Even though it is a blink-and-miss clip, the Screamboat teaser suffices to hint at what fans can expect from the film, including a never-before-seen horror antagonist made with remarkable practical effects.

A horror film about a murderous monster mouse, Screamboat is essentially a slasher thriller with gruesome killings and constant edge-of-the-seat moments. As officially described,

Screamboat follows a group of New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers. The unlikely crew must band together to thwart the murderous menace before their relaxing commute turns into a nightmare.

If slashers are disturbing and horrifying, then supernatural slashers, where unexpected entities come to life, can be equally unsettling. Screamboat joins the list of similar slasher thrillers from recent years, in which inanimate characters turn into murderous beings.

Based on 's video game series of the same name, is directed by , who writes the script with Cawthon and . Starring , the supernatural horror follows Mike Schmidt, a troubled young man who gets hired as the night guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job at the abandoned pizzeria, Mike discovers that the animatronic mascots at the pizzeria are possessed by the souls of children who were killed there. The Blumhouse horror film also features star as the antagonist, alongside , , and in supporting roles. On its premiere, Five Nights at Freddy’s received mixed reviews but fared well at the box office, becoming Blumhouse’s highest-grossing film after 2016’s . A sequel film, , is set to premiere in December 2025.

Directed by , creator-writer of the franchise, the 2017 film is a sequel to the 2013 film, , and marks the seventh installment in the franchise and the third Chucky film directed by Mancini. picks up from the previous film and follows the killer doll returning to haunt his human victim, Nica, who is now confined to a mental asylum. Meanwhile, Chucky also wants to settle scores with an old enemy, with some help from his ex-wife. returns to voice the scary, vengeful doll, Chucky, with as Nica, alongside , , and in other roles. On its release, Cult of Chucky garnered a positive reception and a wide fan following, with its thrilling, murderous tricks and wisecrack dialogues offering the perfect guilty pleasure for franchise fans.

After decades of terrorizing the world, Chucky and Annabelle finally had competition from an A.I. and she is a million steps ahead of the creepy toddler dolls. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, M3GAN stars Allison Williams as the lead and follows Gemma (Williams), a robotics engineer who designs a life-sized humanoid robot doll powered by artificial intelligence for her recently orphaned niece, Cady. Named MEGAN, stylized as M3GAN (Model 3 Generative Android), the life-like doll becomes the perfect companion for Cady, until she begins to develop a mind of its own, becoming more of an independent entity that even Gemma cannot control. Among dolls and inanimate objects coming to life, M3GAN stands out for its sharp and sardonic take on the "evil toy" trope. On its release, M3GAN garnered widespread praise and accolades for its uncommon horror narrative balanced with dark comedy and chilling moments. The film will follow a sequel, M3GAN 2.0, and a spin-off, SOULM8TE, set to arrive in 2025 and 2026, respectively.