In Cold Light is a 2025 Canadian thriller (with its U.S. release in 2026) directed by Maxime Giroux. The story follows Ava, a woman newly released from prison who tries to rebuild her life. When her twin is murdered and Ava witnesses the crime, she becomes a target in a fast-moving criminal underworld and is forced to run for her life.
Movie Title: In Cold Light
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: January 23, 2026 (United States); February 27, 2026 (Canada)
Director: Maxime Giroux
Writers: Patrick Whistler
Producers: Yanick Létourneau, Mike MacMillan
Production Companies: Périphéria, Lithium Studios, IPR.VC, Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC, Téléfilm Canada, XYZ Films
Distributor: Saban Films (U.S.) / Elevation Pictures (Canada)
Cast and Roles:
- Maika Monroe as Ava
- Troy Kotsur as Will
- Helen Hunt as Claire
- Allan Hawco as Bob Whyte
- Jesse Irving as Tom
- Patrick Sabongui as Sef
- David Haysom as Bill Morris
- Noah Parker as Adam
- Geena Meszaro as Older Amy
- Warona Setshwaelo as Marge Buckner
- Jessica Abruzzes as Donna
Running Time: 1hour 36 minutes
Age Rating: R
Country: Canada, United States
Language: English
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action
Music: Philippe Brault
Cinematography: Sara Mishara
Editing: Eric Losier
Note:
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival (June 7, 2025) before its 2026 theatrical rollout.
