"From DC universe comes skincare man," he says in a serious tone before breaking into laughter.
DC universe refers to a fiction shared universe where comic book stories take place.
The post is hashtagged #newmovie, which instantly raised speculation among his followers about the possibility of a new film.
"I just can't stop watching it when this movie comes out?" one user wrote - with another simply noting: "You're funny".
In a separate post, the Kiwi hunk claimed that Ratatouille is the key to a successful acting career.
"To those who ask the age old question 'how do I have a career in acting like yours?' this is my answer... You must be able to make a perfect Ratatouille...," he began before listing cooking instructions.
"... There it is; Academy Award winning Ratatouille. I wish you the best in your acting career."
While Russell has been known to use social media as a platform to rant about controversial topics such as hoverboards and abortion, so far his Instagram posts have been lighthearted.
The father-of-two is currently filming Hollywood blockbuster The Mummy, due for release in coming months.
