Overview

• The novel Remain was published today by Penguin Random House.
• M. Night Shyamalan’s film adaptation wrapped in Rhode Island this summer and is scheduled for an October 23, 2026 theatrical release from Warner Bros.
• Sparks and Shyamalan developed the story together, then worked separately, with Sparks writing the book and Shyamalan scripting the film.
• The creators describe the two works as “fraternal twins,” with Sparks hinting the endings or twists may differ between formats.
• Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor lead the cast, with Ashley Walters, Julie Hagerty and Jay O. Sanders among the supporting players, and the film is produced by Blinding Edge partners with Sparks as executive producer.