RLJE Films and Shudder have picked up the North American rights to Night Patrol, a horror-thriller directed by Ryan Prows (Lowlife), with a theatrical release slated for 2026. The deal, brokered by XYZ Films, comes just ahead of the movie’s world premiere at the 2025 Fantastic Fest.
“Night Patrol is an audacious, high-stakes horror-thriller with a powerhouse ensemble cast and heart-pounding tension,” said Mark Ward, Chief Acquisitions Officer at RLJE Films. “Blending community grit, suspense, and unflinching intensity led by Ryan Prows, this acquisition marks a dream-realized moment for us going into its world premiere.”
The Story
Co-written by Prows, Shaye Ogbonna (The Penguin), Tim Cairo (Off Ramp), and Jake Gibson (He Bled Neon), Night Patrol follows an LAPD officer who must set aside his differences with local gangs when he uncovers a police task force hiding a horrific secret that threatens the very community he grew up in.
The Cast
Jermaine Fowler (The Blackening) leads the ensemble alongside Justin Long (Barbarian), RJ Cyler (The Harder They Fall), Freddie Gibbs (Down With the King), CM Punk (Girl on the Third Floor), YG (White Boy Rick), Flying Lotus (Ash), Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI), Jon Oswald (Lowlife), and Nicki Micheaux (The Shield).
“I am thrilled that we’re partnering with RLJE and Shudder to bring Night Patrol to theaters,” said Prows. “It’s been a long road to get here, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team to help push this rollercoaster of a film out into the world.”
The Team Behind the Film
The film is produced by David S. Goyer and Keith Levine for Phantom Four, James Harris for Tea Shop Films, and Josh Goldbloom. Executive producers include XYZ Films, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, and Grady Craig for Bondit, along with Mark Lane for Tea Shop Films. Additional EPs are YG, Narineh Hacopian, and Phantom Four’s Gracie Wheelan and David Tracy.
RLJE Films and Shudder will release Night Patrol theatrically in 2026 following its debut at Fantastic Fest.