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Killer Whale 2026

The 2026 aquatic survival thriller Killer Whale, released theatrically by Lionsgate on January 16, 2026, follows the harrowing journey of Maddie (Virginia Gardner), a talented cellist struggling with the traumatic loss of her boyfriend, and her best friend Trish (Mel Jarnson), a scientist and social media influencer. Seeking a restorative getaway in Thailand, the pair meets a local guide named Josh (Mitchell Hope) and eventually finds themselves stranded on a remote atoll in the Akan Sea after an excursion goes wrong. Their vacation turns into a desperate battle for survival when they are hunted by Ceto, a highly intelligent and vengeful orca that has escaped from a nearby marine park after a lifetime of mistreatment and a lethal encounter with its captors. Directed by Jo-Anne Brechin and co-written by Katharine McPhee, the film clocks in at 89 minutes and has been noted for its intense, fast-paced narrative that draws heavy comparisons to survival hits like The Shallows and Fall. Produced by Australian firms Jaggi Entertainment and Head Gear Films, the production utilized location shooting in both Thailand and Queensland to capture the film's striking, high-contrast visual style. While critical reception has been mixed—with some reviewers criticizing the digital effects and formulaic script while praising Gardner’s grounded performance—the film serves as a modern creature feature that blends traditional B-movie thrills with a thematic focus on the ethics of animal captivity and the resilience of human friendship. Read More

• 2026
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