Heart of the Beast

Film • 2026 • Adventure, Thriller

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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David AyerDirector
Cameron AlexanderWriter
Brad PittJames Belmont
J.K. SimmonsWatkins
Anna LambeAmber
Justin MelnickMilitary Soldier
Shaun DeZernMilitary Soldier
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Details

Status	Released
Release	September 19, 2026
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Adventure Thriller
Tags	alaska american wilderness dog dog companion ex special forces extreme conditions harsh environment inspirational man vs nature military plane crash special forces survival thriller

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Reviews	Heart of the Beast Alan Ng • filmthreat.com Brad Pitt’s New Dog Movie Will Make Men Everywhere Cry—Hard The Daily Beast • thedailybeast.com ‘Heart of the Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt and His Canine Co-Star Earn Your Tears in David Ayer’s Tense, Tender Survival Thriller Frank Scheck • hollywoodreporter.com Heart Of The Beast review: If you're a dog lover, bring tissues Empire • empireonline.com Heart of the Beast Review: Brad Pitt and His Combat Dog Go Ruffin' It in This Deeply Moving Wilderness Survival Drama IGN • ign.com ‘Heart of the Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt Is a Veteran Stranded With His Combat Dog in David Ayer’s Stirringly Crafted Survival-in-the-Wild Saga Owen Gleiberman • variety.com Heart of the Beast: Pitt and Pooch Battle Alaskan Wilderness in Thrilling Survival Story — Original Cin Original Cin • original-cin.ca

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