‘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. 

M. Night Shyamalan’s romantic drama “Remain” 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), portraying 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. 

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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, releases in theaters on Valentine’s Day. Shyamalan serves as producer with Ashwin Rajan through Blinding Edge Pictures, alongside Marc Bienstock and Sparks’ producing partner Theresa Park. Sparks executive produces. 

The film was originally slated for a Halloween 2026 release date before finalizing its Valentine’s Day premiere. Earlier this year, Shyamalan revealed “Remain” was his highest-testing film of his entire career. He’s directed 16 films, including “The Sixth Sense” and “The Visit,” and has written and produced several other thrillers. 

Shyamalan most recently released “Trap” in 2024, which starred Josh Hartnett as a serial killer who attends a concert with his young daughter, only to realize that police had been tipped off about his presence and the venue was on lockdown. 

Watch the trailer below.