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Send Help

Send Help is a 2026 American survival horror thriller film directed and co-produced by Sam Raimi and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Send Help is a 2026 American survival horror thriller film directed and co-produced by Sam Raimi and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. It stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as coworkers who are stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash and must survive while their conflict escalates.

Plot

After a private plane crash, two colleagues become the only survivors and are stranded on a deserted island. The film focuses on their attempt to survive and the shifting balance of power between them.

Cast

The lead roles are played by Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle and Dylan O'Brien as Bradley Preston. Supporting cast listed in available sources includes Dennis Haysbert, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, and Emma Raimi.

Release

Send Help premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on January 21, 2026, and was released in U.S. theaters on January 30, 2026. It later became available for streaming on Hulu via Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes reports a 92% positive critic score from 299 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The site categorizes the film as horror, comedy, mystery, and thriller.

Key facts

  • The film is directed and co-produced by Sam Raimi.
  • Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien play employees stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash.
  • The story follows their struggle to survive while workplace tensions and personal grievances intensify.
  • Rotten Tomatoes lists the film at 92% based on 299 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10.
  • The film premiered at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 21, 2026, and opened in U.S. theaters on January 30, 2026.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may recognize Sam Raimi and Rachel McAdams, who is a Canadian actor. Availability in Canada depends on local Disney+ and Hulu bundle access, which may differ from the U.S. service described in the sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Send Help movie about?
It follows two coworkers who survive a plane crash and become stranded on a deserted island, where they must cooperate to survive as their personal and workplace tensions grow.
Who is in the cast of Send Help?
The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, with supporting roles for Dennis Haysbert, Edyll Ismail, Xavier Samuel, Chris Pang, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, and Emma Raimi.
When was Send Help released?
It premiered on January 21, 2026, and was released in U.S. theaters on January 30, 2026.
Where can I watch Send Help?
Disney says the film is streaming on Hulu through Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
What is the rating of Send Help?
Rotten Tomatoes lists it at 92% positive based on 299 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10.
Is Send Help a horror movie?
Yes. It is described as a survival horror thriller, and Rotten Tomatoes categorizes it under horror, comedy, mystery, and thriller.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Send_Help
    Supports: Director, premise, cast, release dates, and Rotten Tomatoes score.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/send_help
    Supports: Genre classification, critic score, average rating, and release/streaming details.
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/send-help-2026
    Supports: Streaming availability on Hulu via Disney+ and expanded cast list.
  4. Motion Picture Association — https://www.filmratings.com/
    Supports: Official U.S. content rating, if needed; no specific rating for this title was present in the provided results.