Director André Øvredal’s (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The Last Voyage of the Demeter) new horror movie Passenger is on the way early this year, and we’ve learned that Paramount has now bumped up the release date. Originally set for May 29, 2026, Passenger will now be released in theaters nationwide on May 22, 2026.
That brings Passenger to Memorial Day Weekend, a good show of faith in the film from Paramount. It also gets Passenger away from A24’s Backrooms, which is releasing on May 29.
André Øvredal writes on Instagram, “So excited that Paramount has decided to move Passenger up to what is maybe the biggest moviegoing weekend of the year.”
“That’s a once in a lifetime release date,” the filmmaker adds.
Where is the trailer for Passenger?
Paramount has been building buzz for Passenger by playing the teaser trailer only in theaters, and it still hasn’t yet made its way online. The short teaser shows a man having a harrowing experience on the highway, encountering strange figures standing eerily on the side of the road. The Passenger teaser ends with a jump scare: the man isn’t alone in his car.
We expect a Passenger trailer will make its way online very soon. Stay tuned.
What is the horror movie Passenger about?
Here’s the synopsis for Passenger: “A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses a horrific accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon they’re being pursued by a demonic stalker who’s impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go.”
Who stars in Passenger?
The film’s cast includes…
- Jacob Scipio
- Lou Llobell
- Melissa Leo
- Tony Doupe
- Bonni Dichone
- Devielle Johnson
- Jessica Cruz
The screenplay is written by Zachary Donohue (The Den) and T.W. Burgess (Mister Howl). Former Warner Bros production executive Walter Hamada, who steered the Conjuring and It franchises, is producing via his 18hz as part of his first-look deal with Paramount. It screenwriter Gary Dauberman is also producing via Coin Operated.
