Passenger (2026): André Øvredal's New Horror Movie Hits Streaming — Where to Watch the Scariest Film of Memorial Day Weekend

Passenger (2026): The Horror Movie You Need to Stream This Memorial Day Weekend

If you're looking to swap out the beach barbecue for something a little more terrifying this Memorial Day weekend, you're in luck. Passenger, the latest supernatural horror film from Norwegian director André Øvredal (the mastermind behind Trollhunter, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Autopsy of Jane Doe), is finally hitting theaters and streaming platforms — and early reactions are calling it one of the scariest movies of 2026.

What Is Passenger About?

Directed by Øvredal, Passenger follows a group of strangers trapped in a seemingly ordinary setting that quickly spirals into a nightmare of supernatural proportions. While plot details are being kept deliberately vague (classic horror marketing, honestly), the film leans heavily into psychological dread and the kind of slow-burn tension that made Øvredal's earlier work so unforgettable. Think less jump-scare overload and more creeping, inescapable unease — the kind that stays with you long after the credits roll.

Where to Watch Passenger in 2026

Passenger opens in theaters on May 22, 2026, with streaming availability expected to follow on major platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+ in the coming weeks. If you're the type who prefers watching horror movies in the dark at home (no judgment here), you won't have to wait long for the digital release.

With Øvredal's track record — Trollhunter remains a cult classic, and The Autopsy of Jane Doe is widely considered one of the best horror films of the 2010s — Passenger is shaping up to be a must-watch for anyone who takes their scares seriously. Grab your popcorn. Turn off the lights. And don't say we didn't warn you. (≧◡≦) ♡