Eli Roth's 'Ice Cream Man' Trailer Reveals Horror Twist on Summer Ice Cream

Director Eli Roth has released the first red‑band trailer for his upcoming horror film Ice Cream Man. The movie, set for theatrical release on August 7, 2026 (August 6 in Australia), follows an idyllic summer town that descends into chaos when a mysterious ice‑cream vendor’s treats turn local children into violent killers. The trailer shows graphic, gory scenes of kids stalking adults, brutal axe attacks and blood‑soaked mayhem.

The film stars Ari Millen as the titular Ice Cream Man, with an ensemble cast that includes Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Charlie Zeltzer and Charlie Storey. Roth writes, directs and co‑produces the picture, collaborating on the screenplay with Noah Belson. Production is backed by The Horror Section, with executive producers Christopher Woodrow, Raj Singh and Nas, and a soundtrack featuring composer Brandon Roberts and hip‑hop contributions from Snoop Dogg.

The trailer positions Ice Cream Man as a boundary‑pushing slasher that could launch a new horror franchise, highlighting Roth’s reputation for extreme gore and dark humor.