Jordan Peele: New Horror Film from Get Out Director Delayed

Bad news for fans of Jordan Peele: the director's next horror film has been postponed. As reported by the industry portal Variety, among others, the film studio Universal has canceled the planned theatrical release in October 2026.

The film was originally scheduled for December 2024 – but the major strike in Hollywood prevented its release. Universal has not commented on the reason for the renewed postponement, but Variety reports that filming has not yet started. A new release date has not yet been announced.

So far, virtually nothing is known about Peele's new film. Only the genre is certain: in typical Peele fashion, it is a horror thriller. The director last expressed his excitement in 2024 in the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend:

"I'm psyched that I have another film that, you know, could be my favorite movie if I make it right."

Him

The sports horror film "Him" is Jordan Peele's next project as a producer. The film is directed by Justin Tipping. The combination of sports and horror film sounds quite unusual and promising.You can get a first look in the official trailer – and catch "Him" in theaters starting September 19, 2025.

Jordan Peele and his films

In just a few years, Jordan Peele has gone from comedy star to one of the most influential and exciting directors in modern horror cinema. With his first three films, he not only pushed genre boundaries, but also combined socio-political themes with mainstream cinema. His works are both entertaining and profound, provocative and accessible.

From comedy duo to directing icon

Jordan Peele first became known as part of the comedy duo Key & Peele, together with Keegan-Michael Key. The sketch show of the same name delighted audiences with its satirical sharpness and precise social observation – characteristics that can also be found in Peele's later films. But when he released his directorial debut "Get Out" in 2017, he took the film world by surprise.

Get Out

With "Get Out", Jordan Peele presented one of the most impressive debut films of recent decades. The film tells the story of Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young black man who visits his white girlfriend's parents for the first time – and quickly realizes that something is very wrong in their household.

"Get Out" develops into a gripping psychological horror with socio-critical explosive power. Peele dissects everyday racism with surgical precision – and wraps it all up in a cleverly constructed thriller that delighted genre fans. The film was a box office hit, won an Academy Award for Original Screenplay and established Peele as the voice of a new generation of political horror.

Us

Two years later came "Us", a surreal and complex film. "Us" is about a family of four who are terrorized by their own doppelgangers while on vacation. But behind the invasive home invasion story lies a multi-layered allegory about social division, suppressed identity and the dark side of the American dream.

"Us" is less direct than "Get Out", but all the more enigmatic and open to interpretation. Many viewers discussed symbolism, mythology and subtext. With Lupita Nyong'o in an outstanding double role, he once again relied on strong performances, visual symbolism and a narrative style that is as disturbing as it is fascinating.

Nope

With "Nope", Peele ventured into the sci-fi genre for the first time in 2022 – and at the same time tackled the Western view of spectacle, media consumption and exploitation. The film centers on a brother and sister who train horses for Hollywood films on a remote ranch – and are suddenly confronted with a threatening, extraterrestrial apparition.

Here, too, Peele remains true to his line: the alien threat not only serves to thrill, but also subtly (and sometimes very directly) comments on the sensationalism of the media, the commercialization of suffering and the invisible mechanisms of systemic racism. Although "Nope" divided audiences more than its predecessors, the film remains a testament to Peele's creative courage. Instead of repeating himself, he continues to develop.

Three films, one signature

Despite the differences in theme, tone and genre, "Get Out", "Us" and "Nope" have a clear signature: Visual symbolism, socially critical themes and genre twists are central. Peele has respect for his audience, whom he doesn't want to lecture, but rather encourage to think. Added to this is his ability to use horror not just as a source of terror, but as a mirror of social realities. His films are captivating because they entertain – and disturbing because they are true.