The debut trailer has arrived for IN COLD LIGHT, the Tribeca standout from director Maxime Giroux, set for release on January 23, 2026. Led by Maika Monroe, the film blends crime, character drama, and escalating tension as it follows one woman’s effort to regain control of a life already frayed at the edges.

Monroe stars as Ava, newly released from prison and determined to rebuild the drug operation she once commanded. But her return to the criminal landscape is immediately disrupted when she’s framed for a killing, drawing pursuit from both law enforcement and a feared crime boss played by Helen Hunt. As the threats close in, Ava plunges deeper into a world where loyalties are unstable and survival demands constant recalibration.

The trailer teases Ava’s increasingly dangerous path, including her attempts to navigate unresolved history with her father, portrayed by Troy Kotsur. What begins as an attempt to reclaim power quickly becomes a fight to stay alive, forcing Ava to confront past decisions and the long shadow they cast.