FrightFest Enters a New Era With Tubi Partnership

One of the UK’s longest-running celebrations of horror cinema is entering a new chapter. FrightFest has announced that free streaming platform Tubi will become the official headline sponsor of its 2026 edition, bringing together one of the country’s fastest-growing streaming services with a festival that has spent more than two decades championing genre filmmaking.

The partnership means this year’s event will officially be branded Tubi FrightFest, with the five-day festival returning to London’s Odeon LUXE Leicester Square and Odeon LUXE West End from 27 to 31 August.

The agreement pairs FrightFest’s reputation as a launchpad for emerging filmmakers and anticipated horror releases with Tubi’s expanding commitment to genre entertainment. Since arriving in the UK in 2024, the ad-supported streaming service has significantly increased its catalogue and now offers more than 75,000 films and television episodes, including one of the country’s largest free collections of horror titles.

Ross Appleton, General Manager of Tubi UK, described the partnership as a natural fit for both organisations.

“FrightFest is an ultimate celebration of horror fandom, making it a natural partner for Tubi. Horror fans are among the most passionate and engaged audiences in entertainment, and they come to Tubi to go deeper into the genre they love. With one of the most expansive horror collections available in the UK, Tubi gives fans the freedom to discover cult classics, revisit favourites and uncover their next obsession. We’re thrilled to join FrightFest in celebrating the stories, filmmakers and community that continue to make horror such a vibrant and enduring genre.”

For FrightFest, the sponsorship represents another milestone in the festival’s continuing growth. Since launching in 2000, the event has become a fixture on the international horror calendar, earning recognition from filmmakers and audiences for showcasing both established names and emerging talent. Alongside its annual August Bank Holiday festival in London, FrightFest has expanded through year-round events, its Glasgow partnership and its FrightFest Presents distribution label with Signature Entertainment.

Co-director Greg Day said the agreement would help the festival continue developing its audience and industry presence.

“FrightFest has served as the global launching pad for iconic genre films and emerging filmmakers for nearly three decades. The sponsorship from Tubi will provide crucial resources to expand the festival’s footprint, enhance guest experiences, and broaden audience reach through collaborations.”

The announcement comes as anticipation builds for this year’s festival, with the full programme still to be unveiled. Earlier this month, organisers revealed Graham Humphreys’ striking new poster artwork for the 2026 edition, while the complete line-up of feature films, special guests and events is scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.

According to Ampere Analysis, Tubi now offers the largest free catalogue of films and television episodes in the UK and has become Europe’s fastest-growing free ad-supported streaming service by catalogue size. A 2025 YouGov survey also found that Gen Z and Millennial viewers account for 51 per cent of its UK audience, underlining the platform’s growing appeal among younger audiences.

Tubi FrightFest takes place in London from 27 to 31 August 2026. Further programme announcements are expected soon, with festival passes and tickets available via the official FrightFest website: frightfest.co.uk/