'Remain' Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor Are a Creepy Couple in M. Night Shyamalan's Latest Twisty Thriller
This Valentine's Day, be prepared to trust the unknown: the first teaser for Shyamalan's romantic thriller turns a sunny love story into something far stranger.
M. Night Shyamalan's romantic drama Remain has released its first trailer, showing Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor in an unsettling relationship.
The trailer opens with a montage of the happiest moments shared by young couple Wren (Dynevor) and Tate (Gyllenhaal), framing the film as a seemingly lighthearted romantic comedy. But the tone suddenly shifts when Wren starts to cry while asking, "Why can't we be together, Tate?" "I think you know," he whispers back. In the moments that follow, Wren seems to be preparing to slam her head against a bathroom wall — before disappearing right in front of Tate.
Starring alongside Gyllenhaal and Dynevor are Ashley Walters, Julie Hagerty, Jay O. Sanders, Tracy Ifeachor, Hannah James, Caleb Ruminer, Kieran Mulcare and Maria Dizzia.
Remain, which also inspired author Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same name, opens in theaters on Valentine's Day. Shyamalan produces with Ashwin Rajan through Blinding Edge Pictures, alongside Marc Bienstock and Sparks' producing partner Theresa Park, with Sparks executive producing.
The film was originally slated for a Halloween 2026 release before finalizing its Valentine's Day premiere. Earlier this year, Shyamalan revealed that Remain was the highest-testing film of his entire career. He has directed 16 features, including The Sixth Sense and The Visit, and has written and produced several other thrillers. His most recent release was 2024's Trap, starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer who attends a concert with his young daughter, only to discover the venue is on lockdown.