Passenger
“130 million people take road trips every year. 15,400 of them are never seen again.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-14
Top Cast
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Lou Llobell
Maddie Brecker
Jacob Scipio
Tyler Genocchio
Joseph Lopez
The Passenger
Melissa Leo
Diana Larson
Miles Fowler
Lucas Tedesco
Alan Trong
Daniel
Devielle Johnson
Neighborhood Watch Volunteer
James William Clark
Brad Fuller
Tony Doupe
Preacher
Charles Leggett
Gruff Nomad
June Clemons
Van Lifer - Betty
Bonni Dichone
Diner Waitress
William Lin-Yee
Night Owl Clerk
Joey Freitas
Police Officer
Michael Hilow
Brooklyn Driver
Norman Lesperance
Radio Preacher
Bernhard Eichholz
Puppeteer
Sam Polin
Puppeteer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysMay 22, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 11, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.11x
+$16.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Øvredal
- Screenplay & Story
- T.W. Burgess, Zachary Donohue
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Passenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.6M
- Production Studios
- 18Hz Productions, Coin Operated, Paramount Pictures, Domain Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Øvredal
T.W. Burgess, Zachary Donohue
Christopher Young
Federico Verardi
Martin Bernfeld
Walter Hamada, Gary Dauberman, Nathan Samdahl, Jenny Hinkey, Pete Chiappetta
Department Leadership Roster
André Øvredal
Director
Walter Hamada
Producer
Gary Dauberman
Producer
Federico Verardi
Director of Photography
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
T.W. Burgess
Writer
Zachary Donohue
Writer
Martin Bernfeld
Editor
Sean Haworth
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Frightening Scenes • Coarse Language
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passenger about?
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.
Who directed Passenger?
Passenger was directed by André Øvredal.
Who stars in Passenger?
The principal cast of Passenger includes Lou Llobell, Jacob Scipio, Joseph Lopez, Melissa Leo, Miles Fowler.
When was Passenger released and how long is it?
Passenger was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Passenger?
Passenger had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $31.6M at the worldwide box office (2.11 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Passenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passenger was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passenger?
Passenger holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).