Steamboat Willie Horror Movie Gets First Teaser Trailer

Steamboat Willie , the animated short that first introduced Mickey Mouse to the world back in 1928, entered the public domain this year and prompted a rush on new takes on things -- particularly when it comes to the realm of horror. Now, one of those projects has gotten a teaser trailer. On Friday, the first teaser for Screamboat was released, offering a look at a decidedly nightmarish twist on the tale.

Screamboat is headed to theaters in 2025 and comes from the production teams responsible for Terrifier 2 and The Mean One . The film is directed by Steven LaMorte and stars Terrifier star David Howard Thornton as the twisted version of Steamboat Willie. In the film, "A mischievous mouse stalks a group of New Yorkers on a late night ferry ride, unleashing murderous mayhem on a relaxing commute. Can the ship's motley crew of travelers find a way to stop a killer creature who has developed a taste for tourists?"

"Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror," LaMorte said in a statement when the film was first announced back in January. "It's a project I've been dreaming of, and I can't wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world."

The film also stars Allison Pittel ( Stream ), Amy Schumacher ( The Mean One ), Jesse Posey ( Teen Wolf ), Jesse Kove ( Cobra Kai ), Rumi C Jean-Louis ( Hightown ), Jarlath Conroy ( Day of the Dead ), and Charles Edwin Powell ( The Exorcist 3 ).

"I'm thrilled to be working on Screamboat with such a killer cast from horror legends to comedy icons," LaMorte said in a statement . "David Howard Thornton is bringing our mischievous and murderous take on Steamboat Willie to life like never before. I can't wait for audiences to laugh and scream with us onboard Screamboat !"

"I'm beyond excited to join this incredible cast and bring Steamboat Willie to life with a horror twist," Thornton added. " Screamboat is going to be a horrific and hilarious big screen thrill ride that fans won't want to miss."

Screamboat does not yet have a release date but is expected to debut in January 2025 via Iconic Events Releasing