Shell Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 28, 2025

Shell

Release Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 Limited

Desperate to reclaim her career, once-beloved actress Samantha Lake (Elisabeth Moss) is drawn into the glamorous world of wellness mogul Zoe Shannon (Kate Hudson)—only to uncover a monstrous truth beneath its flawless surface.

Director: Max Minghella

Starring: Elisabeth Moss • Kate Hudson • Kaia Gerber • Elizabeth Berkley • Leanne Suter

N/A Horror N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Struggling actress Samantha is given an opportunity to get a free trial at Shell, a pioneering health and beauty company which promises to keep its clients looking young forever. Samantha’s life and career is transformed by the treatment, and she develops a burgeoning friendship with Shell’s CEO, the ultra-glamorous Zoe Shannon. When a string of former Shell patients go missing under mysterious circumstances, including popular social media star Chloe Benson, Samantha starts to fear she may be in danger herself.

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Who stars in Shell – Cast List

Elisabeth Moss
Truth, The Seagull
Kate Hudson
Song Sung Blue, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
K
Kaia Gerber
Mother Mary, Bottoms
E
Elizabeth Berkley
S. Darko
L
Leanne Suter
M
Mary Lynn Rajskub
The Tomorrow War, Julie & Julia
A
Arian Moayed
Abe, Retribution
E
Este Haim

Who is making Shell – Crew List

A look at Shell behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Max Minghella last helmed Teen Spirit. The film's writer Jack Stanley last penned Chronicle 2 and Possession: A Love Story.

Director: Max Minghella
Screenwriter: Jack Stanley
Producers: Fred Berger
Alicia Van Couvering
Max Minghella

Studios: —
Production Company: Automatik Entertainment
Black Bear Pictures

Production – What we know about the Shell

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2025

Completed

Changed Shell movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Shell Trailers and Clips

Shell

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Shell Release Date: When was the film released?

Shell was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 3 , 2025. There were 20 20 other movies released on the same date, including Bone Lake, Casper and Killing Faith. As a limited release, Shell was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Shell is currently being determined. Stay tuned!