Heart of the Beast

Theatrical - Wide 2026-09-25

Cast Brad Pitt J.K. Simmons
Directed by David Ayer

Language: English

Production Company: Paramount Pictures, Wild Chickens Productions, Temple Hill Entertainment, Domain Entertainment, GulfStream Pictures, Kino World

Genres: Action Adventure

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

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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