Passenger

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Passenger

R

May 2026

1h 34m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After stopping at the scene of a gruesome accident on a remote highway, a couple soon realize they didn't leave alone. A demonic presence known as the Passenger has hitched a ride, turning their road-trip adventure into a nightmare they can't escape.

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Critics Consensus

A stylish ride weighed down by the litany of clichés it picks up along the way, Passenger drives in circles but has some memorable bumps and jolts during the journey.

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Elena Lazic

Variety

May 28

Norwegian director André Øvredal does not reinvent the wheel with this humble genre entry, but the film’s slick formal language, game central performances and intelligent thematic explorations make it a satisfying thrill-ride.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

May 26

Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger.

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

May 22

3.5/4

It is a fairly solid bit of genre craftwork that is a lot more impressive than its desultory release might suggest.

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Ian Bunting

Daily Record (UK)

4d

Passenger is no horror game-changer ala Obsession , but its sharp shocks and sinister antagonist ensure its a rough road worth taking - just don’t stop for a nighttime nap.

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Jonathon Wilson

Ready Steady Cut

Jul 21

2/5

There are some rides you’ve been on too many times, and Passenger is one of them.

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Xero Gravity

HorrorBuzz

Jul 10

4/10

Øvredal’s newest horror story is far from his scariest, but at its strongest, Passenger delivers a formula-straight ghost story with an on-the-road detour, offering those soggy supernatural cliches some fresh air to re-run their routes.

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Nick

23h

Good for anyone who’s with a significant other on your couch or bedroom just looking for a casual movie to watch on a weekday.

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Vaughn R

2d

Very cliche and boring. Was not scary at all.

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TripleJ

Jul 18

Great movie ending could’ve been better felt rushed.

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Trisha

Jul 14

Worth it watching this movie

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Stephanie

Jul 5

not bad, recommend seeing it once. not one you can watch again.

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Carlos

Jun 27

Good and different a a good way

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Synopsis

After stopping at the scene of a gruesome accident on a remote highway, a couple soon realize they didn't leave alone. A demonic presence known as the Passenger has hitched a ride, turning their road-trip adventure into a nightmare they can't escape.

Director: André Øvredal
Producer: Walter Hamada, Gary Dauberman
Screenwriter: Zachary Donohue, T.W. Burgess
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: 18hz Productions
Rating: R (Some Gore|Language|Strong Violent Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 7, 2026
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos