# The Thing Expanded (2026)

English · Released 2026-04-23

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.

Director: Ian Nathan
Producer: Josh Weiss, David A. Weiner, Robin Block, James Evans, Gary Robinson, Dominic Wallis
Music: Txema Cabria
Cast: John Carpenter as Self, Kurt Russell as Self, Keith David as Self, Richard Masur as Self, David Clennon as Self, Thomas G. Waites as Self, Joel Polis as Self, Peter Maloney as Self, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick as Self, Guillermo Del Toro as Self, Frank Darabont as Self, Chuck Russell as Self

## Storyline
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.

## 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.

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