Following the release of Trap last year, fans are eagerly awaiting M. Night Shyamalan's next cinematic masterpiece. Well, we know what that next project will be! It was recently revealed that Shyamalan had teamed up with bestselling author Nicholas Sparks on a supernatural romantic thriller novel. Titled Remain, this book would also be adapted into a feature film sharing the same title. While the book’s release date had already been shared, we now have an exciting update on when the film adaptation will arrive in theaters.
Remain will be released in theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. This is the perfect release date as it falls just before Halloween, making it the ideal time for a chilling, romantic thriller that mixes suspense with supernatural elements. The novel version will hit stores way earlier, with it being released on Oct. 7, 2025. This gives people plenty of time to dive into the story before seeing it come to life on the big screen.
Co-created by Shyamalan and Sparks, the book's plot centers around Tate Donovan, a New York architect who travels to Cape Cod to design a summer home for his best friend. He is still mourning the loss of his sister, hoping to rebuild his life after being discharged from a psychiatric facility for acute depression. Everything begins to shift when he meets Wren, a mysterious young woman who forces him to question his rational, tightly ordered way of life.
The film adaptation will follow the same plot and characters with Shyamalan and Sparks penning the script. However, it's unclear if Shyamalan will direct as well. Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly set to star, along with Phoebe Dynevor and Ashley Walters. It's unknown who each actor will be playing in the movie, but our guess is that Gyllenhaal will portray Tate, Dynevor as Wren, and Walters as Tate's best friend.
Shyamalan and Ashwin Rajan are producing the film under their Blinding Edge Pictures banner, joined by Marc Bienstock and Theresa Park. In addition, Sparks will serve as an executive producer.
This is all we know about Remain so far. As we get closer to the theatrical release date, teasers, photos, and even a trailer should begin to drop, giving us a first glimpse at what will surely be a thrilling film. So, be sure to stay tuned to 1428 Elm for any new updates!