Passenger (2026)

Passenger — Release Date: 22 May 2026. Directed by André Øvredal, starring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo. Written by T.W. Burgess and Zachary Donohue, the American supernatural horror film is produced by Walter Hamada and Gary Dauberman.

Passenger follows a young couple, Tyler and Maddie, who are traveling together on a van life journey. Their trip takes a sudden turn when they witness a violent accident that results in the death of a driver. The incident marks the beginning of a series of unexplained and increasingly threatening occurrences.

In the aftermath of the accident, the couple becomes the target of a persistent supernatural presence. The entity, described as a demonic stalker, begins to follow them regardless of location, creating a situation where escape becomes increasingly difficult. As the events escalate, the narrative focuses on the couple’s attempts to understand and survive the threat while continuing their journey.

Jacob Scipio portrays Tyler, with Lou Llobell as Maddie. Melissa Leo appears in a supporting role as Diana, while Joseph Lopez plays the entity referred to as “The Passenger.” The film centers on a limited group of characters, maintaining a contained narrative structure that emphasizes tension and isolation.

Directed by André Øvredal, Passenger continues his work within the horror genre, incorporating supernatural elements into a road-based setting. The screenplay by T.W. Burgess and Zachary Donohue builds the story around a continuous pursuit, combining travel with a sustained sense of threat.

Principal photography began in January 2025, following casting announcements earlier that month. The production integrates location-based filming to support the film’s mobile setting, with the story unfolding across different environments encountered during the journey.

Passenger is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on 22 May 2026 by Paramount Pictures. Positioned as a supernatural horror film, it focuses on a relentless entity and a couple attempting to evade it under increasingly constrained circumstances.