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Cold Storage Draws Strong Early Notices as UK Theatrical Debut Nears

Early reactions single out David Koepp's script as the film's defining strength.

Overview

  • The sci‑fi horror‑comedy is now playing in U.S. cinemas, with the UK opening set for Friday 20 February 2026.
  • David Koepp adapted the film from his 2019 novel, and critics highlight his screenplay as the standout element.
  • Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell lead as storage‑facility co‑workers who confront a rapidly spreading parasitic fungus concealed by the government.
  • Liam Neeson appears as a government operative tied to the backstory, and both he and Keery say Koepp's material drew them to the project.
  • Polygon reports a semi‑wide U.S. rollout with limited showtimes during a crowded weekend, alongside positive early reviews praising character focus and genre balance.