If you've been binging the Conjuring universe and are craving more of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson's electric on-screen partnership, we've got great news for your July streaming queue. The duo, who famously portrayed paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren across five films, reunite in a completely different kind of nail-biter—The Commuter—which just landed on Paramount+ on July 1, 2026.
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (a frequent collaborator of Liam Neeson), The Commuter is a high-octane thriller that follows a former police officer turned insurance salesman (Neeson) who gets caught up in a deadly conspiracy during his daily train ride. Farmiga plays a mysterious passenger who sets the plot in motion, while Wilson portrays a detective investigating the chaos. It's a far cry from the Warrens' ghost-hunting days, but the tension is just as palpable.
A Box Office Success Despite Mixed Reviews
When The Commuter first hit theaters in 2018, critics were lukewarm—it holds a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes. But audiences didn't care: the film grossed $118 million worldwide against a $40 million budget, debuting at #3 in North America behind Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Post. It even outperformed Paddington 2 and The Greatest Showman in its opening weekend. For fans of the Conjuring franchise, this is the only non-horror movie where Farmiga and Wilson share the screen, making it a must-watch.
If you're looking for more streaming gems this month, check out Margot Robbie's slick crime thriller 'Focus' or Johnny Depp's 'Sleepy Hollow', both also hitting Paramount+ this July.
Why Conjuring Fans Shouldn't Miss This
After the massive success of The Conjuring: Last Rites in 2025—which earned $500 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing horror film of the year—fans are understandably hungry for more of the Warrens. While a prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, is in development, it's unlikely to feature Farmiga and Wilson. That makes The Commuter a perfect palate cleanser: a tense, action-packed thriller that showcases the duo's versatility outside the horror genre.
So whether you're commuting to work or just relaxing at home, fire up Paramount+ and enjoy this underrated gem. And if you're in the mood for more streaming recommendations, stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for the latest.
