The SCP Foundation Movie is officially in development at Neon, bringing one of the internet’s largest collaborative horror universes to the big screen. The anthology film is planned for a 2027 theatrical release and will be built around emerging filmmakers.
The announcement comes as interest in SCP continues to grow, with Google Trends showing a sharp rise in searches related to the new Neon project, including searches for “Neon SCP Foundation movie development.”
Here’s everything confirmed so far about the SCP Foundation Movie, including its release plans, cast, trailer, Creative Commons approach, and how it differs from A24’s separate SCP project.
Is There an SCP Foundation Movie?
Yes. Neon has announced that it is developing and producing a new SCP Foundation anthology movie based on the community-created horror universe.
The project is planned for theatrical release in 2027. Neon has also said that the movie and related materials will be released under the Creative Commons CC BY-SA framework used by the SCP Foundation community.
However, the film should not be described as an “official SCP Foundation production.” The SCP Wiki is the community platform behind the fictional universe, while the Neon movie is a separate production using material from that open-source creative universe.
You can explore the official SCP Foundation Wiki to learn more about the fictional universe and its extensive library of stories and anomalies.
SCP Foundation Movie Release Date
The SCP Foundation Movie is planned for a theatrical release in 2027.
Neon has not announced an exact release date yet. There is also no confirmed month or specific theatrical rollout schedule.
That means the current release information is:
DetailStatus
Movie SCP Foundation anthology film
Studio Neon
Release year 2027
Exact release date Not announced
Theatrical release Yes
Distribution details Not fully announced
As more production information becomes available, the release-date section can be updated.
For readers following other upcoming releases, FilmRadar’s upcoming movies guide also tracks major movie developments and release information.
Who Is in the SCP Foundation Movie Cast?
At this stage, no cast members have been officially announced for Neon’s SCP Foundation movie.
Neon has described the project as an anthology that will focus on emerging filmmakers, but the studio has not yet revealed the actors, individual stories, directors, or segment lineup.
That means names circulating online should not be treated as confirmed cast information unless they are announced by Neon or another reliable industry source.
Who Is Directing the SCP Foundation Movie?
A director has not been officially announced.
Rather than centering the project around one established filmmaker, Neon has said that the anthology will focus on emerging filmmakers. This leaves the door open for multiple directors or creative teams to contribute to different parts of the movie.
More filmmaker announcements are expected as the project moves further into development.
What Will the SCP Foundation Movie Be About?
The exact story has not been announced.
That is partly because the SCP Foundation is not a traditional single-property story with one protagonist or one fixed storyline. It is a collaborative fictional universe containing thousands of stories, creatures, objects, organizations, and unexplained phenomena.
The central concept revolves around the fictional SCP Foundation, a secretive organization dedicated to containing anomalous and supernatural phenomena. The SCP Wiki describes its mission with the phrase “Secure, Contain, Protect.”
Because Neon’s project is an anthology, the eventual movie could potentially explore multiple SCP stories rather than adapting one single narrative.
However, specific SCP entries or characters have not yet been confirmed for the film.
Why Is the Creative Commons License Important?
One of the most unusual aspects of Neon’s SCP movie is its approach to licensing.
The SCP Foundation Wiki operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 license. Its licensing guide explains that derivative works based on SCP material must follow the applicable attribution and share-alike requirements.
Neon has said it is committed to releasing the movie and related materials under the CC BY-SA framework and that it has communicated with the SCP Wiki team about the project.
This is particularly significant because the SCP Foundation developed as a collaborative, open creative project rather than a conventional studio-owned franchise.
The SCP Wiki’s own licensing documentation explains that creators can make derivative works such as films, games, and stories, provided they follow the license requirements.
Is the SCP Foundation Movie Official?
There is an important distinction here.
The SCP Foundation Movie is an official Neon production, but it is not an SCP Foundation Wiki production.
The SCP Wiki is the community platform where the fictional universe has been developed by its contributors. Neon is developing its own theatrical film using the SCP universe under the applicable Creative Commons licensing framework.
So the safest description is:
Neon is developing a theatrical SCP Foundation movie based on the open-source SCP universe.
Calling it an “official SCP Foundation movie” could be misleading because the SCP Wiki itself is not producing the film.
SCP Foundation Movie vs. A24’s V/H/S: SCP
There are currently two separate SCP-related movie projects connected to 2027.
A24 previously announced V/H/S: SCP, a project connected to the V/H/S horror anthology franchise.
Neon has now announced its own separate SCP Foundation anthology film.
These are not the same movie.
The distinction is important because the SCP Wiki has stated that the Creative Commons nature of the SCP universe does not give one studio exclusive rights over the entire property. Reporting on the two projects also confirms that Neon’s film is separate from A24’s V/H/S: SCP.
For FilmRadar readers, the current situation is:
ProjectStudioPlanned YearFormatStatus
SCP Foundation Movie Neon 2027 Anthology feature In development
V/H/S: SCP A24 / Spooky Pictures / Image Nation 2027 Horror anthology Separate project
The two projects should therefore be covered separately as new information emerges.
Does the SCP Foundation Movie Have a Trailer?
No trailer has been released yet.
The project was only announced on September 30, 2026, and important production details such as the cast, directors, story, and exact release date remain unconfirmed.
A trailer is therefore likely to arrive much later in the production cycle.
For now, any videos claiming to be an official trailer should be treated carefully unless they come from Neon or another verified official source.
Will the SCP Foundation Movie Have a 2027 Release?
Yes, 2027 is the currently announced target year.
However, Neon has not provided a specific release date.
The film is still in the development stage, so the schedule could become clearer after the studio announces filmmakers, cast members, production details, or a first-look campaign.
Where Can You Watch the SCP Foundation Movie?
The movie is currently planned for theatrical release.
No streaming service has been announced yet.
Neon has also not announced the eventual digital or streaming platform for the film, so claims that the movie will be available on a particular service should not be treated as confirmed.
Why the SCP Foundation Movie Is Getting Attention
The announcement is unusual for several reasons.
First, the SCP Foundation already has a large online community and a huge library of collaborative fiction.
Second, the movie is being developed as an anthology rather than a conventional single-story adaptation.
Third, Neon has committed to the Creative Commons licensing framework, which makes the project structurally different from many traditional Hollywood adaptations.
The announcement also arrives during a broader period of growing interest in internet-born horror properties, making SCP another example of online fiction moving toward theatrical filmmaking.
SCP Foundation Movie: What We Know So Far
Here is the current confirmed picture:
- Title: SCP Foundation Movie — working description; final title not announced
- Studio: Neon
- Genre: Horror/anthology
- Release: Theatrical
- Release year: 2027
- Exact date: Not announced
- Cast: Not announced
- Director: Not announced
- Story: Not announced
- Trailer: Not released
- Filmmakers: Project focused on emerging filmmakers
- License: Creative Commons CC BY-SA framework
- SCP Wiki involvement: Neon has communicated with the SCP Wiki team, but the Wiki is not producing the movie
- A24 connection: None; A24’s V/H/S: SCP is a separate project
Final Thoughts
The SCP Foundation Movie is one of the more unusual horror projects currently in development. Neon has confirmed a 2027 theatrical anthology, but the studio has yet to reveal the cast, director, story, or exact release date.
The Creative Commons approach is also an important part of the announcement because it reflects the collaborative nature of the SCP universe.
For now, the biggest questions are which SCP stories will be adapted, which filmmakers will join the project, and whether Neon will reveal the cast and first footage before the planned 2027 release.
FilmRadar will update this article as official details about the SCP Foundation Movie are announced.