The setup
A Prayer for the Dying (2026)
It shares its release window with Other Mommy, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The theatrical release lands October 9, 2026.
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In Theaters · October 9, 2026
A Prayer for the Dying
Trailer Reactions
NR
Drama · Thriller
Redemption is coming.
In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.
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The Trailer
Start here: the official A Prayer for the Dying trailer
Dropped February 11, 2026
The cast
Who you’ll see in the trailer
Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly and Kristine Kujath Thorp lead the cast. Johnny Flynn plays Jacob Hansen.
Production notes
The history behind A Prayer for the Dying
The film comes from Film i Väst, Eye Eye Pictures and Garagefilm International. Dara Van Dusen is in the director’s chair. It clocks in at 1 hour 35 minutes. It carries a NR rating in the US.
Why bother reacting to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
The trick of a thriller tease is what it withholds. React to what you saw, then argue about what you did not.
The opening weekend conversation gets written by whoever shows up early with something honest. Show up early.
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When does A Prayer for the Dying come out?
A Prayer for the Dying is scheduled to open in US theaters on October 9, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?
Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Kristine Kujath Thorp, Gustav Lindh and Hilton Pelser lead the cast, directed by Dara Van Dusen.
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