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Send Help
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySam Raimi
Written byDamian Shannon
Mark Swift
Produced by
  • Sam Raimi
  • Zainab Azizi
Starring
CinematographyBill Pope
Edited byBob Murawski
Music byDanny Elfman
Production
company
Raimi Productions
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release dates
  • January 21, 2026 (2026-01-21) (TCL Chinese Theatre)
  • January 30, 2026 (2026-01-30) (United States)
Running time
113 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Send Help is a 2026 American horror-thriller film[a] directed by Sam Raimi and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as an employee and her boss, respectively, who become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash and attempt to survive while tension rises between them.

Send Help premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on January 21, 2026, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on January 30.

Premise

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Linda Liddle is mistreated by her sexist boss Bradley Preston whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company to him. He advises her to prove herself on the trip to Bangkok for a company merger. The situation changes when a plane crash during a storm strands them on a Deserted island in a desperate fight for survival as tensions rise between them.

Cast

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Production

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In October 2019, Columbia Pictures announced that Sam Raimi would direct an untitled horror film with Mark Swift and Damian Shannon writing the script.[6] The film would later be titled Send Help,[7] with 20th Century Studios attached to distribute.[2] In October 2024, Rachel McAdams entered negotiations to star.[8] In December, Chris Pang joined the cast.[9] In early 2025, Dylan O'Brien and Dennis Haysbert joined the cast, with McAdams confirmed to star.[10][11] Principal photography was scheduled to begin in January 2025.[12][13] Filming ultimately began that February, in Sydney, Los Angeles, and Thailand,[14] and concluded on April 17.[3]

Release

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Send Help premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on January 21, 2026,[15] and is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 30, by 20th Century Studios.[16]

Notes

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  1. ^ The film is described as being within the horror,[2][3] thriller (including psychological thriller),[2][3][4] and survival film genres,[3] with a "darkly comedic" tone.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Send Help [MA 15+]". Australian Classification Board. January 9, 2026. Archived from the original on January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (July 9, 2024). "Sam Raimi To Direct & Produce Horror Thriller 'Send Help' For 20th Century Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d DiVicenzo, Alex (April 24, 2025). "Sam Raimi's 'Send Help' Starring Rachel McAdams & Dylan O'Brien Wraps Production". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "FIRST TRAILER AND POSTER FOR "SEND HELP" FROM 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS' AND DIRECTOR SAM RAIMI DEBUTS". press.disney.co.uk. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Dylan O'Brien and Rachel McAdams are enemy co-workers stranded on an island in 'Send Help' first look". EW.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Kit, Borys (October 18, 2019). "Sam Raimi, Columbia Team for Horror Thriller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Hamman, Cody (October 31, 2023). "Send Help: Sam Raimi to direct horror comedy adventure film from the writers of Freddy vs. Jason". JoBlo.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (October 5, 2024). "Rachel McAdams Circling Sam Raimi's Horror-Thriller 'Send Help'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 10, 2024). "'Interior Chinatown's Chris Pang Signs With Buchwald, Joins Sam Raimi's 'Send Help'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 21, 2025). "Dylan O'Brien To Co-Star Opposite Rachel McAdams In The Sam Raimi Horror Thriller 'Send Help' At 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 11, 2025). "Dennis Haysbert Latest To Join Sam Raimi's Send Help". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 11, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  12. ^ Sneider, Jeff (October 5, 2024). "Hot Rumor: Sam Raimi Nearing Deal to Direct 'Doctor Strange 3' for Marvel". The Insneider. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  13. ^ Kit, Borys (October 24, 2024). "A Secret 'Predator' Movie, An 'Alien' Sequel and 'Speed 3' on the Table: A Chat with 20th Century Studios Boss Steve Asbell". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  14. ^ Freitag, Lee (February 7, 2025). "Sam Raimi's New Movie Shares BTS Image As Filming Gets Underway". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  15. ^ Perine, Aaron (January 22, 2026). "Send Help's World Premiere Lights Up Los Angeles with Stars". That Hashtag Show. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  16. ^ Lang, Brent (February 14, 2025). "Sam Raimi's 'Send Help,' James L. Brooks' 'Ella McCay' Get Release Dates as Disney Moves 'Elio' Back a Week". Variety. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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