Sleepwalker (2026 film)

Sleepwalker
Sleepwalker
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Brandon Auman
Written by	Brandon Auman
Produced by	Chad A. Verdi ; Jennifer Davisson; Phillip Watson; Michelle Verdi; Chad Verdi Jr.; Paul Luba;
Starring	Hayden Panettiere ; Beverly D'Angelo ; Justin Chatwin ; Mischa Barton ; Lori Tan Chinn ; Kea Ho ;
Cinematography	Marcus Friedlander
Production; companies	Verdi Productions; Appian Way Productions ;
Distributed by	Brainstorm Media
Release date	January 9, 2026;
Running time	89 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Last updated January 11, 2026

Sleepwalker is a 2026 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Brandon Auman. It stars Hayden Panettiere, Beverly D'Angelo, Justin Chatwin, Mischa Barton, Lori Tan Chinn, and Kea Ho.

Plot

An accomplished artist is haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter in a car accident that left her abusive husband in a coma.

Cast

Hayden Panettiere as Sarah Pangborn
Beverly D'Angelo as Gloria Pangborn
Justin Chatwin as Michael Anders
Mischa Barton as Joelle Anders
Lori Tan Chinn as Bai Zhao
Kea Ho as Alexis
Eric Lutes as Doctor Henson

Production

Principal photography began in February 2025, when it was announced that Brandon Auman would be writing and directing a psychological thriller film, with Hayden Panettiere cast in the lead role, alongside Beverly D'Angelo, Justin Chatwin, Mischa Barton, Lori Tan Chinn, and Kea Ho.^[2]^[3]

Release

Sleepwalker was released in the United States on January 9, 2026.^[4]

References

↑ "SLEEPWALKER (2026)". Mark Reviews Movies. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 6, 2025). "Hayden Panettiere To Topline Verdi Productions & Appian Way's Psychological Thriller 'Sleepwalker'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.
↑ Ntim, Zac (February 10, 2025). "'Shameless' Actor Justin Chatwin Among Names Added To Psychological Thriller 'Sleepwalker'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.
↑ Wiseman, Andreas (October 23, 2025). "Hayden Panettiere Thriller 'Sleepwalker', Produced By Appian Way & Verdi Productions, Gets North American Deal". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.

External links

Sleepwalker at IMDb

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[1] "SLEEPWALKER (2026)". Mark Reviews Movies. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 10, 2026.

[2] Wiseman, Andreas (February 6, 2025). "Hayden Panettiere To Topline Verdi Productions & Appian Way's Psychological Thriller 'Sleepwalker'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.

[3] Ntim, Zac (February 10, 2025). "'Shameless' Actor Justin Chatwin Among Names Added To Psychological Thriller 'Sleepwalker'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.

[4] Wiseman, Andreas (October 23, 2025). "Hayden Panettiere Thriller 'Sleepwalker', Produced By Appian Way & Verdi Productions, Gets North American Deal". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2025.

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