André Øvredal’s supernatural horror film Passenger has netizens highly divided. While audiences praised its claustrophobic haunted house on wheels concept, many expressed disappointment over a lacklustre plot of the film. Let's delve in to know what users have to say about the movie.<h2>Netizens' verdict on the 2026 Passengers movie</h2>Some theatregoers loved the chaotic, fast-paced energy that made them jump out of their seats. Others, however, felt the jump scares grew repetitive and padded the runtime, shifting the tone closer to a "B-horror". One user wrote, '#Passenger 7/10 Even though this started off like the typical horror film, there were some decent aspects that gave the gloomy expectation. It was not scary but creepy. Even though he did not have a thick plot line, it did just enough to maintain viewing balance."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-wonderfools-park-eun-bin-to-be-seen-in-spooky-in-love-teaser-unveiled-1780023529812">After Wonderfools, Park Eun Bin to be seen in Spooky in Love, teaser unveiled</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Passenger?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Passenger</a> 7/10 Even though this started off like the typical horror film, there were some decent aspects that gave the gloomy expectation. It was not scary but creepy. Even though he did not have a thick plot line it did just enough to maintain viewing balance. <a href="https://t.co/g6CD9rrMjH">pic.twitter.com/g6CD9rrMjH</a>&mdash; Brandon Thompson (@Bthomps0n_) <a href="https://x.com/Bthomps0n_/status/2060081051330891830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another X user wrote, “Passenger Review: Passenger had potential with its premise, but it feels so uninspired and has such lazy execution.” They run out of ideas really quickly, the script is very weak, and each jump scare sequence is built up so cheaply/repetitively. Skip this one 2/10 | 1 Star(s)"

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Passenger Review: Passenger had potential with its premise, but it feels so uninspired and has such lazy execution. They run out of ideas really quickly, the script is very weak and each jumpscares sequence is built up so cheap/repetitively. Skip this one 2/10 | 1 Star(s) ⭐️ <a href="https://t.co/k70T4w1TUD">pic.twitter.com/k70T4w1TUD</a>&mdash; Jaykeb Garcia (@GarciaJaykeb) <a href="https://x.com/GarciaJaykeb/status/2059671048296271964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Forget the negative reviews; I enjoyed &nbsp;#PassengerMovie . That parking lot scene...creepy as hell. Several jump scares got me. I only wish it explored the mythology behind the stalker more. Don't get marked &amp; don't ever stop. #IYKYK @PassengerMovie", wrote the third X user.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/is-tom-holland-retiring-as-spider-man-here-s-what-we-know-1780034439192">Is Tom Holland retiring as Spider Man? Here's what we know</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Forget the negative reviews, I enjoyed 𖨆 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PassengerMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PassengerMovie</a> . That parking lot scene...creepy as hell. Several jump scares got me. I only wish it explored the mythology behind the stalker more. Don&#39;t get marked &amp; don&#39;t ever stop. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/IYKYK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IYKYK</a> <a href="https://x.com/PassengerMovie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PassengerMovie</a>&mdash; Lisa ★♪ (@starnote13) <a href="https://x.com/starnote13/status/2060071453064565241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A social media user wrote, "Obsession had me leaving the cinema on a high. Watching Passenger a week later was like a horrible come down. It’s not a terrible film, but it just doesn’t amount to much. Outside of a couple well-directed horror sequences, Passenger is underwhelming. It leaves a lot of potential on the table."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-vienna-concert-attack-plot-suspect-sentenced-to-15-years-1780019500347">Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 Years</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Obsession had me leaving the cinema on a high. Watching Passenger a week later was like a horrible come down. It’s not a terrible film but it just doesn’t amount to much. Outside of a couple well directed horror sequences, Passenger is underwhelming. It leaves a lot of… <a href="https://t.co/dfIELRZwnj">pic.twitter.com/dfIELRZwnj</a>&mdash; TG✨🇯🇲 (@TerrelleGraham) <a href="https://x.com/TerrelleGraham/status/2057930357366718682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about 2026 Passenger film</h2>Passenger is a supernatural highway horror film that follows the story of a young, van-dwelling couple who, after witnessing a gruesome road accident, become stalked by an relentless and malevolent demonic entity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/india-s-got-latent-season-2-samay-raina-drops-major-update-after-controversy-1779976061838">India’s Got Latent Season 2: Samay Raina drops major update after controversy</a>&nbsp;Helmed by André Øvredal, the film stars Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo, Joseph Lopez, Miles Fowler and Alan Trong, among others. Passenger was released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on May 22, 2026. In India it released in cinemas today, i.e., on March 29.

André Øvredal’s latest horror film has sparked mixed reactions from netizens. The movie stars Jacob Scipio, Melissa Leo and Bonni Dichone, among others. 

André Øvredal’s supernatural horror film Passenger has netizens highly divided. While audiences praised its claustrophobic haunted house on wheels concept, many expressed disappointment over a lacklustre plot of the film. Let's delve in to know what users have to say about the movie. Netizens' verdict on the 2026 Passengers movie Some theatregoers loved the chaotic, fast-paced energy that made them jump out of their seats. Others, however, felt the jump scares grew repetitive and padded the runtime, shifting the tone closer to a "B-horror". One user wrote, '#Passenger 7/10 Even though this started off like the typical horror film, there were some decent aspects that gave the gloomy expectation. It was not scary but creepy. Even though he did not have a thick plot line, it did just enough to maintain viewing balance." Also Read: After Wonderfools, Park Eun Bin to be seen in Spooky in Love, teaser unveiled

André Øvredal’s latest horror film has sparked mixed reactions from netizens. The movie stars Jacob Scipio, Melissa Leo and Bonni Dichone, among others.&nbsp;

Passenger X review: André Øvredal’s directorial receives mixed reaction as netizens criticise thin plot

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Passenger X review: André Øvredal’s directorial receives mixed reaction as netizens criticise thin plot