Get ready for the best horror TV shows of 2025! This year brings a thrilling lineup, from Alien: Earth and Carrie to Stranger Things and The Last of Us. Here are the top picks for the most anticipated horror series of the year!
5. Alien: Earth
Our instalment on this best horror TV shows releasing in 2025 is Alien: Earth. It’s an upcoming FX sci-fi horror series from Noah Hawley, set two years before Alien (1979).
Starring Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, and Essie Davis, the show follows a young woman and a group of tactical soldiers who uncover a deadly threat after a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth.
https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4474055489327117 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});As they fight for survival, the powerful Weyland-Yutani Corporation pursues its own sinister agenda, pushing the boundaries of robotic life. Alien: Earth is set to premiere on FX on Hulu in the U.S.
4. Carrie (2025)
Carrie (2025) is a modern reimagining of Stephen King’s classic horror novel, making it a must-watch for fans of the best horror TV shows. This eight-part Amazon Prime series follows Carrie White, a shy high schooler with telekinetic powers who faces relentless bullying and strict control from her fanatical mother.
When a cruel prank at prom pushes her over the edge, her abilities unleash devastating chaos. Blending psychological terror with supernatural horror, Carrie (2025) promises a gripping and intense adaptation.
3. IT: Welcome to Derry
For fans of the best horror TV shows, Welcome to Derry delves deeper into the origins of Pennywise, the fear-feeding clown from It and It Chapter Two.
This It prequel series expands on his sinister past and the history of Derry, Maine, revealing how his reign of terror shaped the cursed town. Expect a chilling deep dive into one of horror’s most iconic villains.
Fans of the IT series will enjoy the deeper dive into the lore and backstory of the terrifying clown.
2. The Last of Us (Season 2)
Starting to watch this series myself this year I was very excited to hear about this horror TV show The Last Of Us.
The Last of Us Season 2 raises the stakes as Ellie and Joel face new dangers and personal conflict. Now settled in Jackson, Wyoming, their peace is shattered by a violent event, sending Ellie on a relentless quest for justice.
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1. Stranger Things (Season 5)
Now this list would feel empty without the obvious overlooming upcoming movie/TV show and that’s of course Stranger Things.
Stranger Things Season 5 promises an epic final battle against Vecna, bringing long-awaited answers about the Upside Down. Set primarily in Hawkins, the season will focus on the original character dynamics while unraveling the origins of the eerie parallel world and its connection to Eleven.
As the group fights to save their town, the story will provide emotional closure, exploring the sacrifices and consequences of their journey in a thrilling and heartfelt conclusion.
Again, I don’t doubt you’ll all be watching this, but just in case, we also covered it in this article: 9 Best Horror Netflix Shows.
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