Never Let Go is an upcoming American survivalhorror film directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. The film stars Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne.
Never Let Go is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on September 20, 2024.
A family consisting of a mother and her twin sons has suffered from the torment of a malicious spirit for many years. However, when one of the boys starts to doubt the existence of the evil, the family's sacred bond is broken, leading to a dangerous fight for survival.[2]
In August 2020, Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby's horror script Mother Land was acquired by Shawn Levy's company 21 Laps Entertainment with Lionsgate Films set to distribute.[3] In April 2021, Mark Romanek was hired to direct the film.[4] The following month, it was announced that Romanek left the project and Alexandre Aja was set to direct with Halle Berry joining the cast.[2] In June 2022, Lionsgate sold the international rights to multiple companies during the Cannes Film Festival.[5] In April 2023, Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins joined the cast of the now titled film, Never Let Go.[6] In May 2024, it was revealed that Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne were added to the cast.[7]Principal photography took place in Vancouver, British Columbia from April 17 to June 2, 2023.[8][9]
Never Let Go is set to premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 19, 2024,[10] before being released theatrically in the United States on September 20.[11] It was originally set for September 27, taking over the original release date for Saw XI.[12]