Send Help: Everything To Know About The New 20th Century Studios Film

Director Sam Raimi returns with a darkly comedic psychological thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien that’s coming to cinemas on January 29, 2026.

Fasten your seatbelts, a new psychological thriller is crash landing with Send Help. Directed by genre legend Sam Raimi, the movie focuses on a survival story that’s just as much about mind games as it is about staying alive. Keep reading to learn everything we know so far.

First Look At Send Help

A plane crash leaves two colleagues stranded on a deserted island. As the only survivors, Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) and Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien) must put past workplace issues behind them and work together to survive. Prepare for an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to stay alive. From 20th Century Studios and genre-bending director Sam Raimi.

“I’ve always loved stories where interesting, dynamic characters are pushed to extremes,” says director Sam Raimi. "In our story, the power shifts create an escalating situation that’s brimming with unexpected turns and suspense.”

If you want a true taste of the unnerving, yet oddly witty mood, check out the full trailer below.

Watch The Send Help Official Trailer

Send Help FAQ

When will Send Help premiere?

Send Help arrives in cinemas January 29, 2026.

Who’s in the Send Help cast?

The film stars Oscar® and Tony Award® nominated actress Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, and Emma Raimi.

Who’s making Send Help?

Send Help is produced by Sam Raimi (who also directs) and Zainab Azizi, executive produced by JJ Hook, written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, with original music by Danny Elfman.

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