'Return to Silent Hill' from Cineverse Premieres on Hulu
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Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) announced that horror film Return to Silent Hill is now streaming on Hulu. The movie premiered Friday, June 12, 2026, and reached the Hulu Top 15 Today list during its debut weekend.
The psychological horror stars Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson, directed and co-written by Christophe Gans, with music by original game composer Akira Yamaoka. The film is produced by Victor Hadida, Molly Hassell and David Wulf and financed by Davis Films and Ashland Hill Media Finance.
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News Market Reaction – CNVS
On the day this news was published, CNVS declined 5.23%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $4M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $69.21M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | SVOD channel launch | Positive | +1.6% | Launch of So … Real and Cineverse SVOD channels on The Roku Channel. |
| May 05 | Festival screening | Positive | -2.4% | 4K restored screening of Pan’s Labyrinth at Cannes Classics anniversary event. |
| Apr 21 | New comedy service | Positive | -0.4% | Launch of Gorilla Comedy+ ad-free streaming service using Matchpoint platform. |
| Apr 20 | Tech platform launch | Positive | -2.0% | Introduction of Matchpoint Hex human experience classification and ad tech layer. |
| Apr 15 | CFO appointment | Positive | +0.0% | Appointment of Sean McCabe as CFO to oversee finance and integration efforts. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive partnership and product news often saw flat to negative next-day moves, suggesting muted or skeptical reactions to operational announcements.
Over the past few months, Cineverse announced multiple distribution and technology milestones. In April–May 2026 it launched Gorilla Comedy+ streaming, debuted the Matchpoint Hex discovery platform, and secured a new CFO. It also expanded distribution via Roku with the So … Real and flagship Cineverse SVOD channels and showcased a restored 4K version of Pan’s Labyrinth at Cannes. Against this backdrop, today’s Hulu premiere for Return to Silent Hill continues the strategy of leveraging recognizable IP and platform partnerships.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 resale registration dated March 16, 2026 covers up to 21,805,701 Class A shares for selling stockholders. Cineverse would not receive proceeds from resales but may receive up to $13,000,000 if associated warrants are exercised. Recent 424B supplements indicate the company also uses at-the-market offerings under a separate prospectus framework.
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The Next Chapter of Beloved Video Game Franchise Turned Legendary Horror Film Franchise is Now Streaming
Return to Silent Hill brings the iconic horror franchise back to the screen. When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill—a once-familiar town now consumed by darkness. As he searches for her, James faces monstrous creatures and unravels a terrifying truth that will push him to the edge of his sanity.
The psychological horror thriller stars Jeremy Irvine (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, War Horse) and Hannah Emily Anderson (X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Jigsaw). Returning to the Silent Hill universe are director/co-writer Christophe Gans (Silent Hill (2006), Beauty and the Beast, Brotherhood of The Wolf) and Akira Yamaoka, original composer for the game franchise.
Produced by Victor Hadida of Davis Films (The Crow, Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises), Molly Hassell of Hassell Free Productions (The Crow, Terminal, Braven) and David Wulf (Call Jane, The Card Counter, Inheritance), the new installment is financed by Davis Films and Ashland Hill Media Finance.
About Cineverse Motion Pictures Group
Cineverse super-serves passionate audiences by distributing content across all windows and platforms, from theatrical to digital to physical. Following the breakout box office success of Terrifier 3, recent theatrical releases include the franchise returns of The Toxic Avenger, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and Return to Silent Hill. Also on Cineverse's upcoming slate is the 20th anniversary release of Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth, Wolf Creek: Legacy and the company's first theatrical family feature, Air Bud Returns.
About Cineverse
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is an entertainment technology company and studio. Fiercely innovative and independent, Cineverse develops and invests in technology and content that drives the future of the industry. Core to its business is Matchpoint® – a growing tech ecosystem powered by AI and designed to prepare, distribute, monetize, and continuously improve content across any platform. Matchpoint helps studios large and small operate at scale and improve performance and efficiency in an increasingly fragmented distribution environment. Additionally, Cineverse distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts, across theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming; operates dozens of digital properties that super serve passionate fandoms around the world; and works with leading brands to connect them with audiences they value. From award-winning technology to the highest-grossing unrated film in
About the SILENT HILL Franchise
First introduced in 1999 by KONAMI, SILENT HILL is a critically acclaimed horror franchise known for its psychological storytelling, eerie atmosphere, and innovative gameplay. With multiple mainline entries, spin-offs, and adaptations across film and other media, the series has left a lasting impact on the horror genre. Blending psychological terror with deep narrative themes, SILENT HILL continues to captivate players worldwide.
Media Contact:
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Investor Contact:
Julie Milstead
investorrelations@cineverse.com
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