Passenger(2026)

Paramount Pictures

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

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

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Box Office Results

Updated as of May 29, 2026 11:19 AM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$8,746,797
Total US & Canada:
$12,186,790
Total International
$5,189,890
Total Worldwide:
$17,376,680

Current Showtimes

orround

Sat May 30
Sun May 31
Mon Jun 1
Tue Jun 2
Wed Jun 3
Thu Jun 4
Fri Jun 5

Director & Top Cast

André Øvredal
Director

Melissa Leo
Diana

Lou Llobell
Actor

Jacob Scipio
Tyler

Joseph Lopez
Actor

Brett Bedrosian
Background

Bonni Dichone

Diner Waitress

Devielle Johnson

Neighborhood Volunteer

Jessica Cruz

Diner Customer

Tony Doupe

Preacher

Frank A. Gaimari

Actor

Michele Peters

Background

June Clemons

Betty

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.

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