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Killer Whale (2026): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Killer Whale is a 2026 action thriller directed by Jo-Anne Brechin, starring Virginia Gardner as Maddie, Mel Jarnson and Isaac Crawley. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $275,370 worldwide. It holds 54% on TMDB.

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Killer Whale (2026) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Jo-Anne Brechin
Genres
Action , Horror , Mystery , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Killer Whale About?

The premise of Killer Whale without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Hold your breath as you witness revenge rise from the deep. After a life‑shattering tragedy, Trish tries to comfort her best friend Maddie by taking her on a spectacular adventure in a private lagoon halfway across the world. Their peaceful retreat quickly turns into a terrifying fight for survival when the ocean’s most bloodthirsty predator, a massive killer whale, stalks them, forcing the two women to confront both the creature and their own grief.

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Cast & crew

Killer Whale Cast & Characters

Virginia Gardner leads the cast as Maddie, with Mel Jarnson as Trish Stevens and Isaac Crawley as Chad. Directed by Jo-Anne Brechin; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jo-Anne Brechin

More films directed by Jo-Anne Brechin: Designing Christmas with You, One Perfect Match, When Love Springs and Paper Champions.

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Ratings

Killer Whale Reviews & Ratings

Killer Whale holds 54% on TMDB.

Plot

Killer Whale Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Killer Whale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Maddie, a talented cellist, is trying to move forward after a tragedy in which her friend Chad died protecting her during a robbery, and the incident left her with hearing loss she manages with hearing aids. To help her heal, her best friend Trish, a PhD student studying gene editing and a social media influencer, surprises her with a luxurious vacation to Thailand.

Full summary

The whole story of Killer Whale, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Killer Whale Box Office

Killer Whale grossed $275,370 worldwide.

2026 box office

Worldwide gross

$275.4K

International
$275.4K
Videos

Killer Whale Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Killer Whale (2026) | "Something in the Water" Clip
  • Clip Killer Whale Exclusive Movie Clip - Slow and Steady (2026)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Killer Whale?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What musical instrument does the main character Maddie play?

Details

Killer Whale Also Known As

Also known as “Cá Voi Sát Thủ”.

Also known as
  • Cá Voi Sát Thủ

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FAQ

Killer Whale FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Killer Whale, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Killer Whale?

Killer Whale runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Killer Whale released?

Killer Whale was released on January 16, 2026.

Who directed Killer Whale?

Killer Whale was directed by Jo-Anne Brechin.

More films by Jo-Anne Brechin

Who is in the cast of Killer Whale?

Killer Whale stars Virginia Gardner as Maddie, Mel Jarnson as Trish Stevens and Isaac Crawley as Chad, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Killer Whale make at the box office?

Killer Whale grossed $275,370 worldwide.

How is Killer Whale rated?

Killer Whale has 54% on TMDB.

Does Killer Whale have a post-credit scene?

No. Killer Whale has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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