Ghosts: The Possession of Button House movie trailer released

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Lionsgate and BBC Studios have released the first trailer for ‘Ghosts: The Possession of Button House’, a feature-length film based on the popular BBC comedy series. Directed by Simon Hynd, the movie is set to arrive in UK and Ireland cinemas on 23 October 2026.

The film brings back the original ensemble cast and writing team, including Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond, alongside Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Departing from the established television format, the plot introduces a supernatural twist where a teenager becomes possessed by a ghost. The story follows the characters as they attempt to resolve the possession and restore order to the manor, which was filmed at West Horsley Place in England.

Entities

BBC Studios · Button House · Lionsgate · Simon Hynd · West Horsley Place

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The plot involves a teenager being possessed by a ghost, specifically the character Julian. www.firstshowing.net · www.digitalspy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The film features the return of the original BBC series cast, including Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie thefutureoftheforce.com · www.firstshowing.net · www.digitalspy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film was shot at West Horsley Place in England. www.firstshowing.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The film is scheduled for release in UK and Ireland cinemas on 23 October 2026. thefutureoftheforce.com · www.digitalspy.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The screenplay was written by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, and Ben Willbond. thefutureoftheforce.com · www.digitalspy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lionsgate and the BBC have released the first trailer for the film Ghosts: The Possession of Button House. thefutureoftheforce.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The movie is directed by Simon Hynd. thefutureoftheforce.com · www.firstshowing.net · www.digitalspy.com

Sources

The Spirits Are Having a Laugh in the First Ghosts: The Possession of Button House Trailer! [thefutureoftheforce.com]

21 days ago

British Comedy 'Ghosts: The Possession of Button House' Full Trailer [www.firstshowing.net]

21 days ago

BBC's Ghosts movie reveals game-changing twist in hilarious new trailer [www.digitalspy.com]

21 days ago