The terrifying dream world is back. The first official trailer for A Nightmare on Elm Street (2025) has been released, and it promises a chilling new chapter in the iconic horror franchise. Starring Stranger Things sensation Millie Bobby Brown and horror legend Robert Englund, the film blends classic horror elements with a modern psychological twist.

Directed by rising horror filmmaker Jennifer Kent (The Babadook), the reboot takes audiences back to the haunting suburb of Springwood, where a new generation of teens begins to suffer from mysterious nightmares. Millie Bobby Brown stars as Emma Collins, a high school senior plagued by increasingly disturbing dreams — all centered around a disfigured man in a striped sweater wielding a glove of blades.

The trailer teases unsettling dream sequences, eerie whispers, and a chilling return of Freddy Krueger, played once again by the iconic Robert Englund. His return to the role after more than a decade has thrilled longtime fans of the franchise.

In a dark twist, Emma begins to uncover hidden secrets about her town — and her own connection to Freddy’s past. The trailer ends with Freddy delivering his infamous line, “You can’t wake up… if you’re already dead,” as the screen fades to black.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2025) is set to hit theaters on October 31, 2025, just in time for Halloween. With a mix of nostalgic terror and a fresh psychological edge, the film aims to reignite nightmares for a new generation.