Passenger, a horror-thriller directed by André Øvredal, arrives in cinemas on May 20, 2026. Featuring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo, the feature follows a young couple whose van road trip takes a dark turn after a traffic accident.
Passenger
Film | 2026
Theatrical release: 20 May 2026
Horror-thriller | Running time: 1h34
Directed by André Øvredal | Screenplay: Zachary Donohue, T.W. Burgess
Starring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo
Nationality: United States
Not suitable for under 12
After witnessing a terrible accident, the two protagonists resume their journey, unaware that they are no longer alone. A demonic presence, dubbed the Passenger, clings to them and gradually turns their trip into an inescapable escape.
The film revisits the road-trip motif to frame it as a supernatural horror tale. The threat isn’t just from the road, but from this entity that takes over the cramped space of the van, turning the journey into a trap.
André Øvredal, director of Troll Hunter, The Jane Doe Identity and Scary Stories, returns here to a fantastical register centered on an invisible presence and the fear of never being able to escape what haunts the characters.
Trailer for Passenger
Passenger targets fans of supernatural horror, possession tales, and mobile, claustrophobic thrillers.
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