The Strangers(2026)
It all starts with a knock.
The Strangers Synopsis
Maya drives cross-country with her longtime boyfriend to begin a new life in the Pacific Northwest. When their car breaks down in Venus, Oregon, they’re forced to spend the night in a secluded Airbnb, where they are terrorized from dusk till dawn by three masked strangers. Supercut of Renny Harlin's trilogy, combining all three films with additional footage as they were originally conceived.
The Strangers (2026) is a horror and thriller film directed by Renny Harlin, released on January 16, 2026 with a runtime of 4h 30m. It stars Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Renny Harlin
- Writers:
- Bryan Bertino, Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland
- Producers:
- Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn
- Cinematographer:
- José David Montero
- Composer:
- Justin Burnett
- Production:
- Lionsgate, Fifth Element Productions, Sherbone Media, Lipsync Productions, Stream Media, Frame Film, The Strangers Films Limited, Elipsis Capital, Mark Canton Productions, Vertigo Entertainment
- Budget:
- $25,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Strangers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Madelaine Petsch
as Maya
Froy Gutierrez
as Ryan
Gabriel Basso
as Gregory
Ema Horvath
as Shelly
Ella Bruccoleri
as Jasmine
Richard Brake
as Sheriff Rotter
Pedro Leandro
as Deputy Walters
Rachel Shenton
as Debbie
George Young
as Howard
Key crew
Directed by Renny Harlin, written by Bryan Bertino, Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, produced by Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton and Christopher Milburn.
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The Strangers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Strangers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strangers online?
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Who stars in The Strangers?
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The main cast of The Strangers (2026) includes Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath and Ella Bruccoleri. The film was directed by Renny Harlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strangers released?
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The Strangers was released on January 16, 2026 and runs for 4h 30m.
Is The Strangers worth watching?
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The Strangers (2026) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 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.