From executive producerJames Wan, the mind behind multiple smash-hit horror franchises, includingSaw,Insidious, andThe Conjuring Universe, comes a terrifying new series set to premiere this October. Created byIan McCullochand inspired by the New York Times best-selling novel Stinger by authorRobert R. McCammon,Teacuptakes place on an isolated ranch deep in rural Georgia. When a deadly threat transforms the idyllic homestead into a prison from which there’s no escape, a tense group of family, friends, and neighbors must put aside long-standing feuds to survive. If this chilling premise sounds right up your street, you’re not the only one:Teacupalready has a very famous fan singing its praises.
None other than horror legendStephen King recently took to social mediato share his love of the show. King likened the show to MGM’sFrom, which is currently airing itsthird season. He describedTeacupas “strange, creepy, claustrophobic, and scary,” adding “all killer, no filler.” With a glowing endorsement from one of the most influential horror creators of all time, the buzz surroundingTeacuphas reached a fever pitch, and here at Collider, we’ve put together this helpful guide to tell you everything we know so far.
Does ‘Teacup’ Have a Release Date?
The first two episodes ofTeacupwill premiere on July 26, 2025.The series consists of eight short but scary half-hour installments, following a two-per-week release schedule. Episodes three and four land on October 17, five and six on October 24, and seven and eight on the spookiest night of the year, October 31.
October is, of course, a jam-packed month for horror, with long-awaited films, includingTerrifier 3,Rumors,Smile 2, andYour Monster,set to release over the coming weeks.With the big screen and the small screen offering up all manner of hair-raising gems, it’s safe to say this month’s viewing schedule is sorted.
Where Can You Watch ‘Teacup’?
Scott Speedman wears a dark green tee and holds a gun
Teacupwill premiere exclusively on Peacock.The streamer is the place to be for horror fans this spooky season, with everything fromlegendary horror masterpiecestoup-and-coming television seriesset to be hosted on the subscription service. If you’re spending time with little monsters this Halloween, there’s also a fantastic selection offamily-friendlyflicks to keep everyone entertained. Below we’ve listed the Peacock subscription plans.
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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Teacup’
Before the full-length trailer, a compelling thirty-second-longteaserwas released by Peacock in August 2024. With no dialogue and just a few brief but terrifying clips, the short video hints at a power struggle between the residents and their deadly attacker. On-screen, the words “we are in control” flash up, before being replaced by “we are not in control.” As chaos unfolds, it’s clear no one is in control as things quickly go from bad to worse.
Peacock released the firstofficial trailer forTeacupon social media in September 2024. The two-and-a-half-minute-long video currently sits at almost two million views on YouTube, a clear testament to the huge level of anticipation surrounding the project. Striking the perfect balance of setting the scene without giving away too much about the looming threat, the trailer shows a peaceful ranch quickly transforming into a waking nightmare. As families and neighbors spiral into chaos alongside the place they call home, it’s clear the ranch’s youngest resident may know more about the gas-masked attacker than the terrified adults around him. Who - or what - exactly is the man in the gas mask, and why has he set his sights on the isolated ranch?
What Is ‘Teacup’ About?
A family stands together looking worried in a barn
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Set on a rustic, isolated ranch in rural Georgia,Teacupcenters on a strained group of family and neighbors who find themselves plagued by an unknown threat. As morning on the farmland begins like any other, soon, an unnatural stillness fills the air. Dark clouds roll in, animals start to behave oddly, and the group braces for a storm. When night falls and youngster Arlo continues searching for his goat. However, he returns with news of a mysterious threat. When the adults see a man in a gas mask stalking their land for themselves, they realize a storm in a teacup is the least of their worries. Can they pull together to ensure their survival?
The official Peacock synopsis reads:
Teacupfollows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. Inspired by the New York Times bestselling novelStingerby Robert McCammon.
Who Stars in ‘Teacup’?
Starring as the Chenoweth family areThe Handmaid’s Tale’sYvonne Strahovskias Maggie andGrey’s Anatomy’sScott Speedmanas James, alongside their on-screen childrenEmilie Bierre(A Colony) as Meryl andCaleb Dolden(The Requiem Boogie) as Arlo, withKathy Baker(Picket Fences) as James' mother, Ellen.
Starring as the Shanleys areChaske Spencer(The Twilight Saga) as Ruben,Diany Rodriguez(The Blacklist) as Valeria, andLuciano Leroux(Yellowjackets) as Nicholas.
Joining them areRob Morgan(Mudbound) as McNab,Boris McGiver(House of Cards) as Donald,Jackson Kelly(Chucky) as Travis,Ashley Shelton(The Good Lord Bird) as Mary Alice,Adelina Anthony(Vida) as Carmen,Alice Kremelberg(Orange Is the New Black) as Izzy,Patrick Cox(2 Broke Girls) as Al,Gianni Biasetti Jr.(Avengers: Endgame) as Milo, andJuliene Joyner(Unhinged) as Carol.
Who Made ‘Teacup’?
A man in a gas mask walks around the woods
Teacupis created, written, and executive produced by Ian McCulloch. McCulloch is best known for his previous work as a producer on the workplace action-dramaChicago Fire, and the contemporary westernYellowstone. Joining McCulloch as co-writer isZoe Cooper, known for her work on the television miniseriesThe Penguin, and thehorror movie franchiseV/H/S.E.L. Katz(The Haunting of Bly Manor),John Hyams(Black Summer),Chloe Okuno(Let the Right One In), andKevin Tancharoen(Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) serve asTeacup’sdirectors.
In addition to their other roles on and off-screen, Ian McCulloch, E.L. Katz, Kevin Tancharoen, and Yvonne Strahovski serve as executive producers on the series, alongsideDana Scott(Utopia),Michael Clear(Malignant),Rob Hackett(Archive 81),Francisca X. Hu(Sleepy Hollow), James Wan (Saw), and Stinger author Robert R. McCammon.Jeffrey Waldron(The Morning Show),Isaac Bauman(Loki), andRoss Riege(The Kings of Summer) serve asTeacup’scinematographers.
Teacup is a horror-thriller TV show set to premiere on Peacock in October 2024. Produced by James Wan, the series is inspired by Robert McCammon’s 1988 novel “Stinger.” The story revolves around a group of neighbors in rural Georgia who must unite to confront a mysterious and deadly threat. As tensions rise and strange occurrences unfold, they struggle to survive against an unknown and terrifying force.
