The Brink of War
“Not all battles are fought with bullets.”
Synopsis
President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-13
Top Cast
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Jeff Daniels
Ronald Reagan
Jared Harris
Mikhail Gorbachev
J.K. Simmons
George Shultz
Hope Davis
Nancy Reagan
Branka Katić
Raisa Gorbachev
Aya Cash
Cleo
Guy Burnet
Alexander
Adrian Rawlins
Max Rampleman
Tim Dutton
Edward Shevardnadze
Stephen Brennan
Paul Nitze
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Richard Perle
John Ross Bowie
Ken Adelman
Catherine Burdon
Margaret Clancy
Joi Johannsson
KGB Colonel
Ari Freyr Isfeld Oskarsson
KGB Officer
Jóel Sæmundsson
CIA Officer
Vladimir Kulich
Sergey Akhromeyev
Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson
Major Alexei Ivanov
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysAugust 14, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 20, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.24x
-$16M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Russell Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Russell Gunn
- Original Score
- Austin Wintory
- Original Title
- The Brink of War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- 2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment, Designed Epic, Angel Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Russell Gunn
Michael Russell Gunn
Austin Wintory
Magdalena Górka
Michael L. Sale, Laura Steiger
Michael Russell Gunn, John Logan Pierson, Christopher Hammond
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Russell Gunn
Writer
Michael Russell Gunn
Director
Michael Russell Gunn
Producer
John Logan Pierson
Producer
Christopher Hammond
Producer
Magdalena Górka
Director of Photography
Michael L. Sale
Editor
Laura Steiger
Editor
Austin Wintory
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brink of War
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What is The Brink of War about?
President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
Who directed The Brink of War?
The Brink of War was directed by Michael Russell Gunn.
Who stars in The Brink of War?
The principal cast of The Brink of War includes Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis, Branka Katić.
When was The Brink of War released and how long is it?
The Brink of War was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Brink of War?
The Brink of War had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (0.24 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Brink of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brink of War was composed by Austin Wintory.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brink of War?
The Brink of War holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).