Heart of the Beast
“Survival depends on their bond.”
Synopsis
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$82M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.74x
-$21.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Ayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron Alexander
- Original Score
- Jared Michael Fry
- Original Title
- Heart of the Beast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $82M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Wild Chickens Productions, Temple Hill Entertainment, Domain Entertainment, GulfStream Pictures, Kino World
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ayer
Cameron Alexander
Jared Michael Fry
Mauro Fiore
Dody Dorn
Olivia Hamilton, David Ayer, Cameron Alexander, Andrew Lary, Pete Chiappetta
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Alexander
Writer
Olivia Hamilton
Producer
David Ayer
Producer
David Ayer
Director
Mauro Fiore
Director of Photography
Greg Berry
Production Design
Allan Poppleton
Stunt Coordinator
Jared Michael Fry
Original Music Composer
Marty Bowen
Producer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Amanda Neale
Costume Design
Dody Dorn
Editor
François Dumoulin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicolas Chevallier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat • Injury
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of the Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of the Beast about?
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements.
Who directed Heart of the Beast?
Heart of the Beast was directed by David Ayer.
Who stars in Heart of the Beast?
The principal cast of Heart of the Beast includes Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Justin Melnick, Shaun DeZern.
When was Heart of the Beast released and how long is it?
Heart of the Beast was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heart of the Beast?
Heart of the Beast had a reported production budget of $82M and grossed $60.6M at the worldwide box office (0.74 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Heart of the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart of the Beast was composed by Jared Michael Fry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heart of the Beast?
Heart of the Beast holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).