Published Jul 10, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT
As a graduate of Columbia University in New York City, Tatiana studied theater and comparative literature. She has been passionate about all manner of storytelling from Jane Austen adaptations to anime. Aside from writing for Screen Rant, she co-hosts podcasts: The Flash Podcast and Ladies With Gumption.
The horror world's favorite produce are making their grand return in 2026, and ScreenRant has an exclusive first look. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence has just debuted its official poster ahead of an exciting San Diego Comic-Con appearance in July and theatrical release on August 7.
The horror-comedy franchise was born in 1978 with the original Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, which quickly became a cult hit. It spawned a sequel 10 years later, Return of the Killer Tomatoes!, starring George Clooney in his pre-ER days. The mad scientist, Professor Gangreen, would return in two more live-action sequels and an animated series throughout the early '90s, after which the franchise rested for a few decades in preparation for this new harvest.
Check out the official poster for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence above, and keep reading to learn more about the movie and upcoming SDCC panel.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence begins with a young biotech prodigy who develops a genetically engineered vegetable meant to solve humanity's problems. But the experiment goes awry, unleashing a new crop of killer tomatoes, and bringing John Astin's Professor Gangreen back into the fold. The movie also stars David Koechner (Anchorman), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Vernée Watson (Shrinking), Paul Bates (Coming to America), Zachary Roozen (Romeo and Juliet Killers), Samantha Bailey (Just Add Magic), and Noor Razooky (The Old Man).
SDCC attendees will get a first look at the trailer during the franchise's official SDCC panel, which takes place on July 24 at 7:15pm in the San Diego Convention Center's Room 6A. Aside from exclusive footage and an audience Q&A, there will also be a special appearance from Norman the Killer Tomato and surprise giveaways for participants. Panel attendees include: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence producer Michael Polis, director David Ferino, Killer Tomatoes original creator Costa Dillon, and cast members Bakkedahl, Velasco, Roozen, Bailey, and Razooky.
Fans can also grab new merch at the Atomic Toybox Booth (#3917) on the main floor of the San Diego Convention Center, or participate in autograph signings with the cast on July 24 & 25.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will open in select theaters on August 7 (including major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and San Diego, where the movie was filmed), with expansions throughout the month. Get updates and tickets from the franchise website.
English (US) ·