Tubi has announced its first exclusive creator content slate as part of its Tubi for Creators program.
In an expanded collaboration with Kevin Hart’s entertainment company Hartbeat, the streamer will debut four original, creator-driven films in 2026.
The deal kicks off with Sundown, a supernatural thriller film written, directed, and starring content creator Kinigra Deon.
The story follows a group of Black college friends who take a wrong turn into a racially hostile town where local myths turn terrifyingly real.
The second title is 85 South: Dead End, a satirical horror-comedy from The 85 South Show podcast’s DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, and Karlous Miller.
In the film, a Southern road trip goes off the rails in a mysteriously offbeat town where no one ever leaves.
The partnership propels the next generation of diverse storytellers into the broader entertainment ecosystem while giving them the creative ownership and visibility to reach Tubi’s 100 million monthly active users.
“At Tubi, we’re building a space where emerging and established creators can bring bold, breakthrough ideas to life and reach new audiences on our platform,” said Rich Bloom, General Manager, Creator Programs & Executive Vice President, Business Development at Tubi.
“This first slate of exclusive titles under Tubi for Creators is an exciting milestone, and partnering with Hartbeat ensures we’re working with top-tier talent and voices that truly reflect our diverse audience,” Bloom continues. “We’re proud to create a pathway for creators to break into Hollywood while staying true to their authentic voice.”
“Hartbeat has always been about championing the creators who shape culture and move audiences,” adds Hartbeat President Jeff Clanagan. “Through this partnership with Tubi, we’re excited to give talent like Kinigra Deon, DC Young Fly, Chico Bean, and Karlous Miller the space to bring their authentic voices — and their audiences — to a global streaming platform that celebrates creator-driven storytelling, delivering smart, funny, and fresh films that reflect the culture.”
Two additional projects will be announced at a later date.
