Paramount Pictures has announced the cast for André Øvredal's horror film Passenger, following its title reveal, with a theatrical release set for May 29, 2026. Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Oscar winner Melissa Leo star in the project, plot details of which remain secret amid a packed summer slate.
Paramount Pictures confirmed on January 2, 2026—the same day as the title announcement—that Norwegian director André Øvredal's upcoming horror film Passenger will star Jacob Scipio (known for action roles), Lou Llobell (Foundation), and veteran actress Melissa Leo (Oscar winner). This marks Øvredal's return to horror after 2023's The Last Voyage of the Demeter, building on earlier genre hits like The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019).
Plot specifics are under wraps, fueling anticipation. Passenger enters a crowded summer window, opening one week after a new Star Wars film and before Masters of the Universe. Recent horror releases show mixed results: M3GAN 2.0 disappointed, while 28 Years Later (June) and Weapons (August) succeeded, indicating potential for strong genre entries.
Øvredal's signature atmospheric, story-driven horror could resonate, though its one-word title may face marketing challenges in a saturated market.
