Film 'Over Your Dead Body' Directed by Jorma Taccone Releases in Theaters

It premiered at SXSW in March 2026 and was released in theaters on April 24, 2026. The film is rated R and distributed by Independent Film Company in the United States and Amazon Prime Video internationally. Production companies include 87North Productions and XYZ Films.

The runtime is 105 minutes.

The story follows Dan and Lisa, played by Jason Segel and Samara Weaving, a couple experiencing relationship difficulties who each plan to murder the other during a retreat. Their plans are disrupted by the arrival of intruders, including characters portrayed by Juliette Lewis, Timothy Olyphant, and Keith Jardine.

The narrative involves violence and action as the couple confronts these threats. The plot unfolds nonlinearly and includes elements of marital conflict escalating into bloodshed. The couple must unite to survive the encounter with the intruders.

stars as Dan, and Samara Weaving stars as Lisa.

Additional cast members include Juliette Lewis as Allegra, Timothy Olyphant as Pete, Keith Jardine as Todd, Paul Guilfoyle, André Eriksen, Ilkka Villi, Iina Kuustonen, and Andy Cohen. The screenplay is by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. Producers are Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Aram Tertzakian, Nick Spicer, Guy Danella, and Lee Kim.

Executive producers include Jorma Taccone, Tommy Wirkola, Timo Argillander, Nate Bolotin, Maxime Cottray, Kjetil Omberg, Jørgen Storm Rosenberg, and Andrea Scarso. Cinematography is by Matt Weston, music by Matthew Compton, and editing by Jeremy Cohen.

The film is Jorma Taccone's third feature and follows his association with The Lonely Island.

The film is produced under 87North Productions, headed by David Leitch and Kelly McCormick. It incorporates action sequences and comedic elements. The original Norwegian film's cinematographer, Matt Weston, worked on this remake.