Killer Whale Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 16, 2025

Killer Whale

Coming Out: Friday, January 16, 2026 Limited Friday, January 16, 2026 VOD / Digital

Director: Jo-Anne Brechin

Starring: Virginia Gardner • Mel Jarnson • Mitchell Hope • Scott James George

R Thriller 1 hr, 29 m

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Hold your breath as you witness revenge rise from the deep. After a life-shattering tragedy, Trish (Mel Jarnson) tries to comfort her best friend, Maddie (Virginia Gardner), by bringing her on a spectacular adventure in a private lagoon halfway across the world. Their peaceful retreat soon becomes a terrifying fight to stay alive when the ocean's most bloodthirsty predator seeks vengeance for a brutal life spent in captivity. A thrill ride of a movie that will leave everyone breathless.

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Will you see Killer Whale?

81% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

19% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Killer Whale – Cast List

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Virginia Gardner
Fall, A Breed Apart
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Mel Jarnson
Street Fighter, Witchboard
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Mitchell Hope
Let It Snow, Don’t Make Me Go
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Scott James George

Who is making Killer Whale – Crew List

Director: Jo-Anne Brechin
Screenwriters: Katharine E. McPhee
Jo-Anne Brechin

Studio: Lionsgate Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Killer Whale

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2025

Completed

Changed Killer Whale movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some violent content, bloody/grisly images, language and brief drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 29 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Killer Whale Trailers and Clips

Killer Whale

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Killer Whale Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Killer Whale is scheduled for release in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 16 , 2026. There are 22 22 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The RIP and Charlie the Wonderdog. As a limited release, Killer Whale will be shown in select movie theaters in major markets. Check local listings to see if the film is playing in your area.