Cold Storage

Cold Storage is a 2026 science fiction horror comedy film directed by Jonny Campbell and written by David Koepp, based on Koepp’s 2019 novel.

Cold Storage is a 2026 science fiction horror comedy film directed by Jonny Campbell and written by David Koepp, based on Koepp’s 2019 novel of the same name. The film stars Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Liam Neeson. Its plot follows two storage facility workers and a bioterror operative as they attempt to contain a deadly parasitic fungus that escapes from an abandoned military base beneath a self-storage facility.

Plot

The story centers on two young self-storage employees whose overnight shift turns dangerous when a highly contagious parasitic fungus escapes from a sealed underground facility. They are joined by a bioterror operative as they try to stop the outbreak from spreading.

Cast and characters

The principal cast includes Joe Keery as Teacake, Georgina Campbell as Naomi, and Liam Neeson as a bioterror operative. Other credited performers include Sosie Bacon, Vanessa Redgrave, and Lesley Manville.

Production

Cold Storage was directed by Jonny Campbell and scripted by David Koepp, adapting Koepp’s 2019 novel of the same name. It was produced as a United States–France co-production.

Release and reception

The film first opened in Mexico and Brazil on January 29, 2026, before its U.S. theatrical release by Samuel Goldwyn Films on February 13, 2026. Available sources describe its critical reception as generally positive, with a Metacritic score of 64 out of 100 based on 12 reviews.