A new Passenger teaser claims it’s no ordinary horror film, but it’s going up against huge original releases in May.

Upcoming horror movie Passenger has a new teaser featurette
The film will be released on May 22, 2026
It goes head-to-head with huge new horror titles released throughout the month of May.

May 2026 is shaping up to be a huge month for the horror genre, and I’m excited to have so much to look forward to. Among the new films coming out, Passenger hopes to make a statement when it arrives in theaters on May 22.

According to a new teaser for the new horror film, “a lot of people had scary experiences” on set, which definitely amped up the fear factor. But often horror settings are surrounded by scary experiences, like Low voiceI feel haunted.

Take a look at the intriguing new featurette for Passenger below. I hope it lives up to the hype!

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Passengers Exclusive Featurette – The Passengers Set Was Haunted (2026) – YouTube

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What other horror films are coming out in May 2026?

Chiwetel Ejiofor in Backrooms, where he is in an empty yellow room. He touches a wall and looks scared.

Behind the scenes is one of the most anticipated horror films this month. (Image credit: A24)

Alongside Passengerthere are a bunch of other films that will keep horror fans busy all month long. This is actually one of the strongest line-ups I’ve seen in a while, and you bet I’ll be watching the whole thing.

Liminal horrors, Behind the scenes And Exit 8supernatural horror Hokum, and viral sensation Obsession were all released in May, each of them offering a different story. The variety on offer is great and there are plenty of original stories to immerse ourselves in.

I was excited about the marketing for Passenger so far, but with so much on offer, it’s definitely going to have to keep working to stand out from the crowd when we’re inundated with horror movie teasers over the coming weeks.

The summary of Passenger teases: “A few weeks into their van adventure, a young couple witnesses an accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon, they are pursued by an impossible-to-outrun demonic stalker who follows them everywhere they go.”

Passenger plays on the fear of a demon who clings to his subject, becoming a real “passenger”, with Scary Stories to Tell in the DarkIt is directed by André Øvredal. He definitely has the potential to be good, so fingers crossed.

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