Liam Neeson and Joe Keery Team Up Against a Killer Fungus in the Sci-Fi Horror Comedy Cold Storage

Studiocanal has released the first official trailer for Cold Storage, a wild sci-fi horror comedy based on David Koepp’s 2019 novel of the same name. Hitting theaters in February 2026, this film brings together a surprising trio of stars — Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and the legendary Liam Neeson — for a story filled with mutating microbes, frantic survival, and a healthy dose of genre-blending chaos.

Cold Storage follows two young employees working at a storage facility that unknowingly sits on top of an old government installation. Their quiet shift takes a disastrous turn when a highly contagious, rapidly mutating fungus escapes from a supposedly sealed underground lab.

As the organism evolves at an alarming pace, spreading across anything and anyone it encounters, the pair must team up with a grizzled bioterror operative played by Neeson. What begins as a routine night quickly becomes a full-blown battle to prevent a global catastrophe.

Director Jonny Campbell — known for projects like Alien Autopsy, Dracula, and Informer — brings an energetic, fast-paced visual style to the film. The screenplay is written by David Koepp, whose credits include major blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, and Mission: Impossible. With Koepp adapting his own novel, the film stays rooted in the book’s blend of suspense, humor, and bio-horror mayhem.

The cast goes beyond the main trio, featuring Sosie Bacon, Vanessa Redgrave, and Lesley Manville in supporting roles. This mix of rising talent, seasoned performers, and long-time screen icons adds tonal range to the movie, especially since Cold Storage leans heavily into both comedy and high-intensity action. Neeson, in particular, appears to be stepping into slightly more playful territory than his usual action-thriller roles, something fans will likely appreciate.

Early trailer reactions describe the film as a mash-up of Zombieland-style humor and The Last of Us-style fungal horror. The footage showcases everything from grotesque mutations to frantic close-quarters encounters, mixed with offbeat comedic beats. Viewers can expect a vibe similar to Resident Evil with the comedic sensibilities of Shaun of the Dead, where the stakes are enormous but the tone stays lively and self-aware.

Studiocanal is handling the main release, while Samuel Goldwyn Films will distribute the movie in North America. You can track updates directly through the official StudioCanal page for Cold Storage (StudioCanal) and check out coverage from outlets such as Collider (Collider trailer write-up) and Polygon (Polygon trailer breakdown).

The official synopsis sums it up clearly:
When a highly contagious, mutating fungus breaches containment, two young workers — aided by a hardened bioterror specialist — must survive the wildest night shift of their lives and stop an extinction-level event as the organism spreads and destroys everything in its path.

Cold Storage promises an action-packed, fungus-fueled thrill ride, balancing tension, humor, and full-on biological chaos. With its standout cast, strong creative team, and a premise that feels both fresh and delightfully unhinged, this one is shaping up to be a big genre highlight of 2026.