A Prayer for the Dying Opens in Theaters October 9, 2026
Dara Van Dusen's feature debut stars Johnny Flynn as Jacob Hansen, with John C. Reilly in a dramatic role.
A Prayer for the Dying is now in theaters as of October 9, 2026, according to movieweb.com. The film marks the feature debut of writer-director Dara Van Dusen.
Johnny Flynn stars in the lead role of Jacob Hansen, with John C. Reilly appearing in a dramatic role.
The film premiered at Berlinale in February 2026, where it received a Best First Feature nomination.
Source Material and Casting
A Prayer for the Dying is adapted from Stewart O'Nan's 1999 novel.
Flynn is also set to play Lucius Malfoy in HBO's Harry Potter series.
Quick answers
When was A Prayer for the Dying released in theaters?
The film was released in theaters on October 9, 2026.
Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?
Johnny Flynn stars as Jacob Hansen, with John C. Reilly in a dramatic role.
Who directed A Prayer for the Dying?
Dara Van Dusen wrote and directed the film, making it her feature debut.