20th Century Studios has unveiled the first trailer for Send Help, a darkly comedic survival thriller directed by Sam Raimi. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on January 30, 2026. With its twisted tone and genre-blending style, Send Help promises a tense, satirical showdown between two unlikely castaways.
Plot
McAdams stars as Linda Liddle, a quiet and undervalued employee whose life takes a surreal turn after surviving a plane crash. Consequently, she finds herself stranded on a deserted island with her nightmare boss, Bradley Preston, played by Dylan O’Brien. Together, the pair must confront not only the brutal realities of survival but also the emotional wreckage of their toxic workplace dynamic.
As the trailer reveals, Linda quickly flips the power structure. In fact, she uses her survival instincts to dominate the injured Bradley. What begins as a desperate partnership soon spirals into a battle of wills, secrets, and psychological warfare.
Direction and Cast
Written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, known for Baywatch, they injects humor into a high-stakes scenario. Additionally, Raimi, celebrated for cult horror classics like The Evil Dead and Drag Me to Hell, brings his signature blend of tension and absurdity to the project. He produces alongside Zainab Azizi under Raimi Productions, while JJ Hook (The Amateur) serves as executive producer.
Moreover, the supporting cast includes Edyll Ismail (La Brea), Dennis Haysbert (Far from Heaven), Xavier Samuel (Elvis), Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians), Thaneth Warakulnukroh (Thai Cave Rescue), and Emma Raimi (Happy Pills). Although their roles remain undisclosed, each actor adds intrigue to the unfolding chaos.
Conclusion
Ultimately, Send Help isn’t just a survival story, it’s a satirical look at power, trauma, and the primal instincts that emerge when civility collapses. With McAdams and O’Brien leading the charge, and Raimi’s twisted vision behind the camera, this island thriller is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most unpredictable releases.
