The Thing Expanded

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The Thing Expanded (2026)

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The ultimate companion to John Carpenter’s "The Thing", digging deep into the proverbial iceberg to enhance your viewing experience with new insights, stories, and revelations.

About The Thing Expanded

The Thing Expanded is a 2026 English film. It is directed by Ian Nathan and produced by Josh Weiss, with music by Txema Cabria. John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Keith David, Richard Masur and David Clennon appear in it, alongside 7 more credited names.

Cast & crew

John CarpenterSelf

Kurt RussellSelf

Keith DavidSelf

Richard MasurSelf

David ClennonSelf

Thomas G. WaitesSelf

Peter MaloneySelf

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickSelf

Guillermo Del ToroSelf

Frank DarabontSelf

Chuck RussellSelf

DIRECTORIan Nathan STORY WRITERIan Nathan PRODUCERJosh Weiss STORY WRITERJosh Weiss PRODUCERDavid A. Weiner PRODUCERRobin Block PRODUCERJames Evans MUSIC DIRECTORTxema Cabria PRODUCERGary Robinson PRODUCERDominic Wallis EDITORSamuel Way

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Common questions

When was The Thing Expanded released?

The Thing Expanded was released on 23 April 2026.

Who stars in The Thing Expanded?

John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Keith David and Richard Masur star in The Thing Expanded.

Who directed The Thing Expanded?

The Thing Expanded was directed by Ian Nathan.

Who composed the music for The Thing Expanded?

The music is by Txema Cabria.