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Cold Storage Surges on MGM+ After Modest Theatrical Run
On July 16 2026, the sci‑fi horror comedy Cold Storage—which stars Liam Neeson—jumped to No. 4 on MGM+’s U.S. overall top‑10 list, according to the platform’s daily rankings. The move comes months after the film’s February 13 theatrical debut in the United States, where it earned just over $4 million against a reported $10 million production budget.
Directed by Jonny Campbell and adapted from David Koepp’s 2019 novel, the movie follows a former bioterrorism agent who must contain a parasitic fungus that escapes a decommissioned military facility. The picture’s 99‑minute runtime and ensemble cast—Neeson, Georgina Campbell, Joe Keery, Sosie Bacon, Vanessa Redgrave, Lesley Manville, and several supporting actors—add depth to its blend of horror and humor.
Critical reception has been largely positive. Cold Storage holds an 81 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics praise its “smart but familiar B‑movie throwback” that delivers “campy performances, gooey splatter, and wry sci‑fi wit.” Audience scores are slightly lower, at 75 %. The film opened in the U.S. on February 13, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and saw earlier releases in Mexico and Brazil on January 29 and in France on February 18 through StudioCanal, underscoring its status as a U.S.–France co‑production.
MGM+ places Cold Storage below titles such as The Westies, From, and Project Hail Mary, and above Protector, A Working Man, The Institute, Robin Hood, Transformers: The Last Knight, and Tropic Thunder. The ranking signals growing audience interest in the film’s fungal outbreak premise and its signature gooey splatter action.
The streaming surge illustrates a broader pattern: genre films that receive limited theatrical runs can find new life on digital platforms. While Cold Storage did not achieve blockbuster box‑office returns, its rise on MGM+ demonstrates how viewers are discovering its creature‑filled adventure and comedic tone. The film’s release strategy, distribution partners, and critical reception together provide a case study in the transition from modest theatrical performance to successful streaming viewership.
Directed by Jonny Campbell and adapted from David Koepp’s 2019 novel, the movie follows a former bioterrorism agent who must contain a parasitic fungus that escapes a decommissioned military facility. The picture’s 99‑minute runtime and ensemble cast—Neeson, Georgina Campbell, Joe Keery, Sosie Bacon, Vanessa Redgrave, Lesley Manville, and several supporting actors—add depth to its blend of horror and humor.
Critical reception has been largely positive. Cold Storage holds an 81 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics praise its “smart but familiar B‑movie throwback” that delivers “campy performances, gooey splatter, and wry sci‑fi wit.” Audience scores are slightly lower, at 75 %. The film opened in the U.S. on February 13, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and saw earlier releases in Mexico and Brazil on January 29 and in France on February 18 through StudioCanal, underscoring its status as a U.S.–France co‑production.
MGM+ places Cold Storage below titles such as The Westies, From, and Project Hail Mary, and above Protector, A Working Man, The Institute, Robin Hood, Transformers: The Last Knight, and Tropic Thunder. The ranking signals growing audience interest in the film’s fungal outbreak premise and its signature gooey splatter action.
The streaming surge illustrates a broader pattern: genre films that receive limited theatrical runs can find new life on digital platforms. While Cold Storage did not achieve blockbuster box‑office returns, its rise on MGM+ demonstrates how viewers are discovering its creature‑filled adventure and comedic tone. The film’s release strategy, distribution partners, and critical reception together provide a case study in the transition from modest theatrical performance to successful streaming viewership.
