Other Mommy

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Other Mommy
Directed by Rob Savage
Screenplay byNathan Elston
Based onIncidents Around the House
by Josh Malerman
Produced by James Wan
Starring
CinematographyLowell Meyer
Production
companies
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • May 8, 2026 (2026-05-08)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Other Mommy is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage and written by Nathan Elston. The film is based on the 2024 novel Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman. It stars Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman, and Karen Allen. James Wan serves as a producer through his Atomic Monster banner, alongside Blumhouse Productions and Spin a Black Yarn.

Contents

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 8, 2026, by Universal Pictures.

Premise

A paranormality known as "Other Mommy" threatens a young girl and starts haunting her home.

Cast

Production

In April 2025, it was announced that an adaptation of the novel Incidents Around the House was in development, with Rob Savage directing, Nathan Elston writing the screenplay, and Jessica Chastain starring in the lead role. [1] In May, Jay Duplass joined the cast. [2] Principal photography had begun on May 12, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland. [3] Dichen Lachman joined the cast in the following month. [4] In July, Arabella Olivia Clark, Sean Kaufman, Adam Silver, and Karen Allen were added to the cast with the film being retitled to Other Mommy. [5] [6] [7]

Release

Other Mommy is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 8, 2026. [8]

References

  1. Kroll, Justin (15 April 2025). "Jessica Chastain To Star In Rob Savage Horror Film From Atomic Monster & Universal Based On Josh Malerman Novel 'Incidents Around The House'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  2. Grobar, Matt (16 May 2025). "Jay Duplass Joins Jessica Chastain In Rob Savage's Universal/Atomic Monster Horror Pic Based On Josh Malerman Novel 'Incidents Around The House'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  3. Dutta, Shubhabrata (21 May 2025). "Jessica Chastain's 'Grandma's House' Begins Filming in Dublin in May". TheCinemaholic.
  4. Grobar, Matt (12 June 2025). "'Severance' Breakout Dichen Lachman Joins Rob Savage's Supernatural Horror Film For Universal & Atomic Monster". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  5. Grobar, Matt (16 July 2025). "Eight-Year-Old Arabella Olivia Clark Lands Lead Role In Uni & Atomic Monster's Supernatural Horror Film 'Other Mommy' From Rob Savage". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  6. Grobar, Matt (17 July 2025). "Sean Kaufman & Adam Silver Latest To Join Rob Savage's Supernatural Horror Film 'Other Mommy'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  7. Grobar, Matt (24 July 2025). "Karen Allen Latest To Join Rob Savage Horror Film 'Other Mommy'". Deadline. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  8. @BORReport (8 May 2025). "Universal will release Atomic Monster & Blumhouse's Untitled Rob Savage Directed Film on May 8, 2026. The horror film is produced by James Wan and stars Jessica Chastain" (Tweet) via Twitter.