Heart of the Beast

Heart of the Beast
Teaser poster
Directed byDavid Ayer
Written byCameron Alexander
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMauro Fiore
Edited byDody Dorn
Music byJared Michael Fry
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • September 25, 2026 (2026-09-25)
Running time
101 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Heart of the Beast is an upcoming 2026 American survival thriller film directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander, starring Brad Pitt, who also serves as a producer.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2026.

Plot

Heart of the Beast follows Special Forces officer James Belmont and his retired combat dog Odin after a plane crash in Alaska. Stranded in the wilderness, they face cold weather and danger. The film shows their fight to survive and the strong bond between man and dog.[3]

Cast

Production

In March 2024, David Ayer signed on as director with a script by Cameron Alexander that was featured on the 2017 Black List of the year's 'most liked' unproduced screenplays;[4] Alexander served as an executive producer. Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton produced the film through their label Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount Pictures distributing as part of a first look deal between the companies, and Ayer and Chris Long serve as producers through Cedar Park Entertainment.[5] In January 2025, Brad Pitt was announced to be starring in the project, also producing under his Plan B Entertainment banner. Temple Hill Entertainment also joined the project, with Ayer now producing under Crave Films.[6] In February, J. K. Simmons joined the cast, with Anna Lambe joining a month later.[7][8]

Principal photography began on March 3, 2025, in Queenstown, New Zealand,[9] and wrapped on May 15.[10]

Jared Michael Fry was hired to compose the score for the film, marking his third collaboration with Ayer following The Beekeeper (2024) and A Working Man (2025).[11]

Release

Heart of the Beast was programmed in a non-competition slot of the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival.[12] It is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on September 25, 2026.[13] Its first trailer was shown at CinemaCon in April 2026.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Jacob, Arushi (June 11, 2026). "'Heart of the Beast' Trailer: Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd Struggle to Survive the Alaskan Wilderness". Variety. Archived from the original on June 13, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Heart of the Beast (15A)". Irish Film Classification Office. July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ Dela Paz, Maggie (June 11, 2026). "Heart of the Beat Trailer Review: Brad Pitt Survival Movie Is His The Revenant". Coming Soon. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (December 11, 2017). "The Black List 2017 Screenplays: Post-WWII Tale 'Ruin' Is No. 1 – Full Rankings". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2024). "David Ayer To Direct 'Heart Of The Beast' For Paramount, Damien Chazelle Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 24, 2025). "Brad Pitt To Produce & Star In 'Heart Of The Beast,' David Ayer's Action Adventure Pic For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 24, 2025). "J.K. Simmons Reteams With Brad Pitt & David Ayer For Paramount's 'Heart Of The Beast'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (March 28, 2025). "'True Detective' Actress Anna Lambe Joins Brad Pitt in 'Heart of the Beast' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Bayer, Kurt (March 6, 2025). "Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister's latest blockbuster under way". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ "'Heart of The Beast' Starts Filming in Queenstown in March". Simply Bad. March 6, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ Reporter, Film Music (June 11, 2026). "Jared Michael Fry Scoring David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hopewell, John (August 24, 2026). "Brad Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Added to San Sebastián Lineup". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 13, 2026). "Paramount Dates David Ayer's Brad Pitt Actioner 'Heart Of The Beast' For Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  14. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (April 16, 2026). "Brad Pitt's Survival Movie 'Heart of the Beast' Launches Tense First Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
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