---
title: "Cold Storage"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-storage-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 696393
imdb_id: "tt8879928"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 572
content_rating: "R"
---

# Cold Storage (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-storage-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Cold Storage" is a science fiction horror comedy that premiered in the United States. The movie is directed by Jonny Campbell and is based on a screenplay by David Koepp, who also wrote a novel of the same name in 2019. The story follows two employees who team up with a bioterror operative to survive a chaotic night shift after a highly contagious fungus escapes a sealed facility. The film is classified as a horror, science fiction, and comedy, and its runtime is approximately one hour and 39 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A deadly mutating fungus escapes a secure facility, forcing an unlikely trio to fight for survival."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced survival premise
- high-stakes threat

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense survival scenarios
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense sequences involving a highly contagious and mutating biological threat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, urgent, apocalyptic, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonny Campbell
- **Networks / Studios**: Pariah, StudioCanal UK, StudioCanal

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Georgina Campbell** as *Naomi*
- **Joe Keery** as *Teacake*
- **Sosie Bacon** as *Dr. Hero Martins*
- **Vanessa Redgrave** as *Mary Rooney*
- **Lesley Manville** as *Trini Romano*
- **Liam Neeson** as *Robert Quinn*
- **Richard Brake** as *Wesley Jerabek*
- **Aaron Heffernan** as *Mike Snyder*
- **Ellora Torchia** as *Abigail*
- **Rob Collins** as *Enos Namatjira*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main threat in Cold Storage?
The primary threat is a highly contagious and mutating fungus that escapes from a sealed facility.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows two employees and a grizzled bioterror operative.

### Q: What is the goal of the protagonists?
They must survive the night to prevent the fungus from causing human extinction.

### Q: Where does the film take place?
The film is set within a secure, sealed facility.

### Q: When is the film released?
The film is scheduled for release in 2026.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cold Storage — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/696393)
- [Cold Storage (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Storage_(film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*