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Black Bear Unveils 'Shelter': A Gripping 2026 Thriller

10/2/2025

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Black Bear announced the January 30, 2026 release of Shelter, directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
The plot centers on Mason, a reclusive man who saves a girl, triggering past consequences.
The cast includes Bodhi Rae, Naomi Ackie, and Bill Nighy.
Black Bear’s United States distribution arm plans up to a dozen films annually, mixing indie and wide-release titles.

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Story summary

Black Bear announced the January 30, 2026 release of Shelter, directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
The plot centers on Mason, a reclusive man who saves a girl, triggering past consequences.
The cast includes Bodhi Rae, Naomi Ackie, and Bill Nighy.
Black Bear’s United States distribution arm plans up to a dozen films annually, mixing indie and wide-release titles.