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Heart of the Beast

Survival depends on their bond.

7.3(373)20261h 41m68

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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Status
Released
Budget
$82M
Box office
$172M
Language
English
  • alaska
  • dog
  • special forces
  • military
  • american wilderness
  • man vs nature
  • plane crash
  • inspirational
  • survival thriller
  • extreme conditions

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

David Ayer

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • TheatricalU/A 16+25 Sept 2026
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereFranklin, Tennessee16 Sept 2026
    • TheatricalPG-1325 Sept 2026
    • Digital / OTTPG-1310 Nov 2026
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical12A23 Sept 2026
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • Theatrical24 Sept 2026
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM24 Sept 2026
  • CanadaCA

    • TheatricalPG25 Sept 2026
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Premiere23 Sept 2026
    • TheatricalATP24 Sept 2026
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical1224 Sept 2026
  • AzerbaijanAZ

    • Theatrical24 Sept 2026
  • BahrainBH

    • Theatrical24 Sept 2026
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical1623 Sept 2026
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1424 Sept 2026

Frequently asked questions

Heart of the Beast was released on 19 September 2026.

Audience reviews

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    dumasori

    9/19/2026

    7/10

    **Brave, emotional, and beautiful** I had the opportunity to watch this movie before its official release, experiencing the premiere early. The film is gripping, and several scenes had me on the edge of my seat. The direction is excellent, and Brad Pitt's performance is outstanding. Although the story is set in Alaska, most of the shooting took place in New Zealand, showcasing a beautiful wilderness. The emot…

  • M

    Manuel São Bento

    9/26/2026

    7/10

    Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/heart-of-the-beast-2026-david-ayer-finds-his-gentlest-film-yet-in-a-dogs-steady-gaze/ Rating: B HEART OF THE BEAST sends Brad Pitt and his real-life canine co-star(s) into New Zealand's wilderness for a survival story you've essentially seen before: man and dog, cold and hunger, one obstacle after another. What saves it is restraint. David Ayer lets his ca…

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    Zeus

    9/27/2026

    10/10

    10/10 stars review ratings from me. As always Brad really nail it .. and he didn't even look like he is trying hard. Its just comes naturally for him to be ex vet.. special forces the usuals. But then again it is not a military movie . it's the effect and side effects.The cinematographic is stunning and although it is not the actual wild forest of Alaska. But it did the trick and still looks stunning. t manage to …

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    CinemaSerf

    9/30/2026

    6/10

    Anyone remember "One Man and His Dog" on the telly? Well instead of a sheepdog, this introduces us to "Odin" - an highly trained military canine that's clearly had a fairly torrid time and is now in the care of his ertswhile sergeant "James" (Brad Pitt). "James" has his own little Cessna and loves nothing more than to set off into the Alaskan wilderness to get back to nature. He, too, is not without his wartime injur…

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