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Heart of the Beast 2026

Movie · 101 min · English · September 16, 2026

Action adventure

Directed by David AyerWritten by Cameron Alexander

Starring Brad Pitt, J. K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Uber, Seeka, Ryker, and Hondo

A 2026 American survival thriller film, Heart of the Beast, was directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander. Brad Pitt plays a retired Special Forces veteran in the movie, who must lead his traumatized German Shepherd through a harsh journey to safety following a seaplane crash in Alaska. The film had its debut at the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee on September 16, 2026, and then released across the United States on September 25, 2026 through Paramount Pictures. Critics responded positively to Heart of the Beast, and it earned $172 million globally.

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Cast

• Brad PittJames Belmont
• J. K. SimmonsWatkins
• Anna LambeAmber
• Uber, Seeka, Ryker, and HondoOdin the Dog

Crew

Director

David Ayer

Writer

Cameron Alexander

Producer

David Ayer, Olivia Hamilton, Brad Pitt, Marty Bowen, Richard Raymond, Nick Satriano

Cinematography

Mauro Fiore

Editing

Dody Dorn

Music

Jared Michael Fry

Details

Production

Kino World, Temple Hill Entertainment, Wild Chickens Productions

Distributor

Republic Pictures (International; through Paramount Pictures)

Budget

$82 million

Box office

$172 million

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