Get ready for a slime-soaked, heart-pounding thrill ride—because Cold Storage is here to redefine the sci-fi virus thriller genre. But here’s where it gets controversial: Can a movie about a world-ending microorganism actually be both terrifying and laugh-out-loud funny? That’s the bold promise of this Liam Neeson and Joe Keery-led film, which has been simmering in the shadows since its announcement three years ago. Production kicked off two years back, and while Samuel Goldwyn Films snagged North American distribution rights earlier this year, fans will have to wait until 2026 for its theatrical release. Yes, you read that right—2026. But don’t fret; a full trailer has finally dropped, giving us a glimpse of the chaos to come. Check it out above and brace yourself for a wild ride.
Directed by Jonny Campbell, known for his work on Doctor Who and Westworld, Cold Storage is penned by none other than David Koepp, the Hollywood heavyweight behind blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Man. Koepp adapted the screenplay from his own 2019 novel of the same name, which you can grab here. The story? Decades ago, a highly infectious, constantly mutating microorganism capable of wiping out humanity was sealed in a military facility. Fast-forward to the present, and the facility’s lower levels have been sold to a self-storage company. And this is the part most people miss: As temperatures rise underground, the organism escapes, setting off a race against time to stop it from multiplying and unleashing global catastrophe. Enter a retired bioterror operative (Neeson) and two unlikely heroes—Teacake (Keery) and Naomi (Georgina Campbell)—who must team up to save the world.
But here’s the twist: This isn’t your typical doom-and-gloom apocalypse flick. Koepp describes it as a blend of horror, humor, and adrenaline-pumping action, calling it “riotously entertaining.” With a cast that includes Sosie Bacon (Smile) and Vanessa Redgrave (Mission: Impossible), the film has already earned an R rating for its violent content, gore, and language. Produced by Gavin Polone and overseen by Studiocanal’s Shana Eddy Grouf, Ron Halpern, and Aaron Ensweiler, Cold Storage is shaping up to be a genre-bending spectacle.
Controversial question: Can a movie about a brain-controlling, body-bursting fungus actually make you laugh? Or will it leave you too terrified to crack a smile? Let us know what you think of the trailer in the comments below. And while you’re at it, subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest movie and TV news, first looks, reviews, and exclusive interviews delivered straight to your inbox. Will Cold Storage live up to the hype? Only time will tell—but one thing’s for sure: this is one night shift Teacake and Naomi will never forget.
