Passenger(2026)

R
Rated R for strong violent content, some gore, and language.
1h 34m
- Horror
- Thriller

Release Date: May 22, 2026 | Wide

After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger won't stop until it claims them both.

Releases

Original Release | May 22, 2026

Box Office Results

Updated as of Aug 09, 2026 04:20 PM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$8,746,797
Total US & Canada:
$18,041,122
Total International
$13,579,386
Total Worldwide:
$31,620,508

Current Showtimes

orround

Wed Aug 19
Thu Aug 20
Fri Aug 21
Sat Aug 22
Sun Aug 23
Mon Aug 24
Tue Aug 25

Director & Top Cast

André Øvredal
Director

Jacob Scipio
Tyler Genocchio

Lou Llobell
Maddie Brecker

Melissa Leo
Diana Larson

Joseph Lopez
The Passenger

Miles Fowler
Lucas Tedesco

Alan Trong

Daniel

Devielle Johnson

Neighborhood Watch Volunteer

James William Clark

Brad Fuller

Tony Doupe

Preacher

Charles Leggett

Gruff Nomad

June Clemons

Van Lifer - Betty

Bonni Dichone

Diner Waitress

William Lin-Yee

Night Owl Clerk

Joey Freitas

Police Officer

Michael Hilow

Brooklyn Driver

Norman Lesperance

Radio Preacher

Brett Bedrosian

Background

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger won't stop until it claims them both.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Fun Facts

The film was originally scheduled for May 29, 2026, but Paramount bumped it forward to May 22 — a rare studio decision to move a film earlier — specifically to avoid opening against Scary Movie and Backrooms, which were both landing on the 29th.