# Dust Bunny: Mads Mikkelsen Hunts Monsters in Bryan Fuller’s Twisted Horror Debut!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dust-bunny-mads-mikkelsen-hunts-monsters/  
Published: 2025-12-03  
Updated: 2025-12-03  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Dust Bunny, Bryan Fuller’s chilling feature directorial debut (*Hannibal*, *Pushing Daisies*), unleashes Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman neighbor helping an 8-year-old girl slay the bed monster she believes devoured her family. This R-rated horror-thriller (1h46m) blends whimsy, gore, and assassins, premiering at TIFF 2025 (Sept 9) before wide U.S. theaters on **December 12, 2025**. With Sigourney Weaver and first looks dripping dread, it’s primed for holiday scares.

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## Dust Bunny: Release Dates & Key Details

| Aspect | Details |
| --- | --- |
| World Premiere | Sept 9, 2025 (TIFF Midnight Madness) ​ |
| U.S. Premiere | Sept 30, 2025 (Beyond Fest) ​ |
| Wide Theatrical | **December 12, 2025 (USA)** ​ |
| Runtime | 106 minutes (R-rated) |
| Director | Bryan Fuller (feature debut) |
| Genre | Horror-Thriller (whimsical gateway horror) ​ |
| Filming Location | Budapest, Hungary (2023 SAG interim) |

Trailer teases Mikkelsen’s brutal takedowns amid family horror—perfect awards bait.​

![Dust Bunny](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-360.jpg)

## Cast & Characters Breakdown

| Actor | Role Description |
| --- | --- |
| Mads Mikkelsen | Scheming hitman neighbor hired to kill the “dust bunny” monster ​ |
| Sophie Sloan | 8-year-old Aurora—believes monster ate her family |
| Sheila Atim | Key supporting role in supernatural chaos |
| Sigourney Weaver | Pivotal character amplifying the dread |
| David Dastmalchian | Ensemble adding thriller tension |

Fuller crafts a “family-oriented horror” gateway with assassins and adorable terror.​

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-361-1024x512.jpg)

## How to Watch Dust Bunny

| Region | Theatres/Access | Streaming (Post-Theatrical) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USA | Dec 12, 2025 (wide) ​ | Lionsgate/Prime (TBD) |
| Global/India | Fandango/BookMyShow (Jan 2026 est.) | VOD soon after; trailer YouTube ​ |
| Festivals | TIFF/Beyond Fest replays | Free trailer: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQqmOjPDlWg) ​ |

Trailer live now—secure tickets via Fandango! Horror hype at [technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/movies/).

## FAQs

### **Q1: When does Dust Bunny hit theaters?**

Wide U.S. release December 12, 2025, post-TIFF (Sept 9) and Beyond Fest premieres.​

### **Q2: What’s Dust Bunny about?**

An 8-year-old enlists her hitman neighbor to slay the bed monster that “ate” her family—Fuller’s twisted horror-comedy.