Director André Øvredal’s (The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The Last Voyage of the Demeter) Passenger is coming to theaters one month from today, and the Paramount horror movie has received its official MPA rating this week.
Passenger is rated “R” for “Strong violent content, some gore, and language.”
The van life nightmare will be released in theaters nationwide on May 22, 2026.
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.”
André Øvredal told Bloody Disgusting in an exclusive chat, “It’s a road movie, which is what I really fell in love with. It’s totally unique for me as a horror movie. Bridging the road movie with a haunting, essentially, on the road. I think it’s the scariest movie I’ve made.”
The cast for Paramount’s Passenger includes…
- Jacob Scipio
- Lou Llobell
- Melissa Leo
- Tony Doupe
- Bonni Dichone
- Devielle Johnson
- Jessica Cruz
- Miles Fowler
- Alan Trong
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.
