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Brad Pitt Leads $200M “Heart of the Beast” Sep 25

5/14/2026

Summary

Brad Pitt Survives

Paramount will release Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, written by Cameron Alexander, on September 25, 2026.
Brad Pitt plays an Army Special Forces soldier who survives a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness with his dog.
The cast features J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino.
The film, budget about $200 million, opens opposite DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island, a re-release of Avengers: Endgame, with Resident Evil as its competition.

Summary

Brad Pitt Battles

The first trailer premiered at CinemaCon, showcasing Brad Pitt’s soldier and his dog battling the Alaskan wilderness.
Wild Chickens Productions, led by Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton, secured a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures for the film.
Brad Pitt and David Ayer join Marty Bowen as producers, each receiving a p.g.a. credit.
The trailer’s dialogue emphasizes the bond between the soldier and his canine companion as the central marketing theme.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s 1991 adventure White Fang, released Jan 18 and based on Jack London’s novel, revived interest in canine-led epics, a trend reinforced by the 1995 animated Balto, which earned $11.3 million domestically despite competition from Toy Story. Paramount’s Alaskan thriller starring Brad Pitt follows this legacy, betting on big-budget, dog-focused storytelling to capture global audiences.

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Brad Pitt Survives

Paramount will release Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, written by Cameron Alexander, on September 25, 2026.
Brad Pitt plays an Army Special Forces soldier who survives a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness with his dog.
The cast features J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino.
The film, budget about $200 million, opens opposite DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island, a re-release of Avengers: Endgame, with Resident Evil as its competition.

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