Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is stepping into a chilling new role as a vampire cop in the upcoming horror thriller Night Patrol, directed by Ryan Prows. The movie centers on an LAPD officer who must confront a horrifying secret tied to a corrupt police task force threatening the community where he grew up. Punk stars alongside Justin Long and Jermaine Fowler, delivering a blend of horror and thrilling suspense. The movie had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025 Ryan Prows official site.
Where and When to Watch Night Patrol
United States
Night Patrol will release in theaters nationwide on January 16, 2026, distributed by RLJE Films. Tickets will be available on platforms like Fandango. After its theatrical run, the film will stream exclusively on Shudder, the horror-focused streaming platform. Fans can subscribe or learn more on Shudder’s official site.
United Kingdom
UK audiences can expect a similar theatrical release date around January 2026, with the film becoming available afterward on Shudder UK via Shudder UK.
Australia
The theatrical release will coincide with the January 2026 timeframe, with later streaming on Shudder Australia accessible through regional subscriptions on Shudder Australia.
About Night Patrol
Night Patrol is a vampire cop horror thriller written and directed by Ryan Prows, featuring a cast including Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs, YG, Flying Lotus, Dermot Mulroney, Jon Oswald, and Nicki Micheaux. The screenplay was co-written by Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson. The film explores a local LAPD unit guarding a horrific secret that pits cops against community street gangs in the Los Angeles housing projects where the protagonist grew up.
CM Punk notably plays a brutal vampire cop enforcer, a role that contrasts sharply with his animated police officer character in Zootopia 2. Critical reception from festivals describes Night Patrol as a wild yet politically charged dive into LAPD corruption with top-notch performances IMDb Night Patrol page.
Official Trailer and Additional Info
The official trailer for Night Patrol was released on November 16, 2025, and is available on the Shudder YouTube channel. It showcases the film’s tense supernatural confrontations and CM Punk’s vampire transformations.
Produced by Phantom Four Films and distributed by RLJE Films alongside Shudder, the movie signifies a strong entry in the horror genre with a unique blend of social commentary and vampire thriller elements. For official updates, visit the RLJE Films website.