130 million people take road trips every year. 15,400 of them are never seen again.
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 that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.
Passenger (2026) is a horror and thriller film directed by André Øvredal, released on May 20, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo and Joseph Lopez. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 841 ratings.
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Jacob Scipio
as Tyler Genocchio
Lou Llobell
as Maddie Brecker
Melissa Leo
as Diana Larson
Joseph Lopez
as The Passenger
Miles Fowler
as Lucas Tedesco
Alan Trong
as Daniel
Devielle Johnson
as Neighborhood Watch Volunteer
James William Clark
as Brad Fuller
Tony Doupe
as Preacher
Charles Leggett
as Gruff Nomad
June Clemons
as Van Lifer - Betty
Bonni Dichone
as Diner Waitress
Directed by André Øvredal, written by T. W. Burgess and Zachary Donohue, produced by Walter Hamada and Gary Dauberman.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 841 ratings.
"Tyler" (Jacob Scipio) and "Maddie" (Lou Llobell) are a young couple who have decided to abandon the urban rat-race. She has done some interior design work on their old van, and so the pair set off for a life on the road. To be fair, she is a little less convinced by the romance of this new lifestyle and that only gets worse when they witness a nasty road accident on their first night out. That's just the start of…
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Passenger is a highly effective, incredibly tense supernatural thriller that breathes fresh, malevolent life into the road-trip horror subgenre, turning the concept of "van life" into a rolling prison of psychological dread. Director André Øvredal masterfully uses the cramped confines of a vehicle and the isolating darkness of the open road to build a slow-burn masterclass in atmospheric tension. The supernatural…
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
This was quite lovely. The tension builds because you get to know the characters and you can invest in their well-being. They aren't easily exchangeable teenagers being trapped in a cabin in the woods. These are two individuals with backstory and motivations that are trapped in a moving hell of their own making. The passenger is a fantastic monster and it doesn't get a reveal too early, which would have cheapened…
Reviewed on July 19, 2026
Initially this movie draws you in. But after that I think it becomes more predictable and less creative. I would give this a 6.5/10. Still worth a watch.
Reviewed on July 24, 2026
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Passenger (2026) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Passenger (2026) includes Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo, Joseph Lopez and Miles Fowler. The film was directed by André Øvredal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Passenger was released on May 20, 2026 and runs for 1h 34m.
Passenger (2026) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 841 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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