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Paramount's 'Passenger' Set for Memorial Day 2026 Release

3/14/2026

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Paramount will release Director André Øvredal's horror film Passenger on May 22, 2026, moving it away from A24's The Backrooms (May 29).
The shift positions Passenger for a lucrative Memorial Day weekend release.
The van-life couple witnesses a horrific accident and is pursued by a demonic stalker.
The cast includes Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo.
A theater-only teaser trailer has generated strong audience reactions.

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Paramount will release Director André Øvredal's horror film Passenger on May 22, 2026, moving it away from A24's The Backrooms (May 29).
The shift positions Passenger for a lucrative Memorial Day weekend release.
The van-life couple witnesses a horrific accident and is pursued by a demonic stalker.
The cast includes Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo.
A theater-only teaser trailer has generated strong audience reactions.