Eli Roth's latest horror offering, "Ice Cream Man," has premiered in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 7. The film, co-written by Roth and Noah Belson, features Ari Millen as the titular character, an ice cream vendor whose treats turn neighborhood children into "homicidal maniacs."
The movie also stars Charlie Zeltzer, Shiloh O’Reilly, Kiori Mirza Waldman, Sarah Abbott, and Benjamin Byron Davis. "Ice Cream Man" has reportedly received negative reviews from critics and has generated discussion due to Roth's admission of using generative artificial intelligence for some animated sequences.
While the film is currently accessible only in theaters, with showtimes available via Fandango, its digital and streaming release dates remain unannounced. "Ice Cream Man" is not a Netflix or Amazon Prime Video original, meaning it will not be available on those platforms until after its theatrical and digital release windows.
While it's possible "Ice Cream Man" could eventually stream on Shudder, a platform known for horror content, its status as an independent film distributed by Cineverse in the U.S. suggests it will not appear on subscription services soon. Consumers will likely need to wait for the movie to become available for purchase or rental on digital platforms.
Based on the release patterns of other Cineverse films, such as "Return to Silent Hill," "Ice Cream Man" might become available for digital purchase or rental approximately one month after its theatrical debut. This would place a potential digital release in mid-September 2026. However, this timeline is speculative. For those eager to see the film, visiting a movie theater remains the primary option.