First look at Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ teasers with Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien

Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ teaser shows McAdams and Dylan O’Brien stuck on a desert island in their chaotic new comedy

Netflix has debuted the first teaser for Send Help, the upcoming Sam Raimi‑directed comedy starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien that will hit theaters on January 30, 2026. The teaser sets the tone for a wildly entertaining take on the classic enemies‑to‑co‑survivors story as two co‑workers who despise each other find themselves stranded on a desert island after their plane crashes.

In the short first look, McAdams and O’Brien’s characters emerge from the wreckage of the plane with little more than their office clothes and a knack for arguing. The teaser offers quick glimpses of comic tension and unexpected mishaps as they try to navigate tropical survival, all while trading sharp barbs that underscore how little they tolerate one another. Raimi’s signature blend of humour and kinetic energy is evident, with rapid cuts, physical comedy and a soundtrack that hints at both chaos and heart.

Raimi, known for genre‑bending films ranging from Evil Dead to Spider‑Man, brings a playful touch to Send Help, emphasising how absurd a forced partnership can become when two opposing personalities are left to fend for themselves. McAdams’ expressive reactions to life on the island and O’Brien’s quick shifts from exasperation to begrudging cooperation suggest a dynamic that will be at once funny, fraught and surprisingly warm.

Fans online immediately began speculating about how the characters’ relationship will evolve in the full story, praising the casting and imagining memorable sequences of survival antics. Some early reactions highlighted the potential for standout comedic set pieces, from improvised island shelters to accidental run‑ins with local wildlife, all while the duo must somehow find a way back to civilisation.