They thought they were alone.
Synopsis
Passenger is a supernatural road horror film that blends relentless pursuit terror with psychological dread, set against the isolation of open highways, and follows a young couple embarking on a van life adventure, seeking freedom and escape on the open road. Their journey takes a dark turn when they witness a horrific accident that leaves a driver dead.
But the nightmare doesn’t end there.
Soon after, they find themselves hunted by a mysterious and demonic presence - an entity that cannot be outrun and seems to follow them wherever they go. As the couple pushes deeper into isolation, paranoia and fear take hold, and the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur.
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About Passenger
Passenger is directed by André Øvredal, known for films like The Autopsy of Jane Doe and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and willblends road thriller elements with supernatural horror, focusing on dread, isolation, and inescapable terror.
The screenplay is written by Zachary Donohue (The Den) and T.W. Burgess.
Production is led by Walter Hamada, known for shaping major horror franchises like The Conjuring and It, alongside Gary Dauberman.
Director and Cast
Passenger is directed by André Øvredal and the cast includes Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo, Tony Doupe, Bonni Dichone, Devielle Johnson and Jessica Cruz.
Trailer
A teaser trailer for Passenger has been released exclusively in theaters and has not yet debuted online.
The footage reportedly shows a man driving along a desolate highway, encountering eerie figures standing motionless by the roadside. The tension builds to a sudden reveal - he is not alone in the car.
A full trailer is expected to be released online soon.
Images
No official images have been widely released yet.
Release Date
Passenger will be released in theaters on May 22, 2026, after being moved up from its original May 29 date.