Brad Pitt, Dog Star in 'Heart of the Beast' Survival Thriller

What Happened

Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for the wilderness survival thriller 'Heart of the Beast,' starring Brad Pitt. The film centers on a former Army Special Forces soldier, James Belmont (Pitt), and his retired combat dog, Odin, who must survive after their seaplane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. They face harsh elements and wild predators in their fight for survival.

Key Facts

• 'Heart of the Beast' is a wilderness survival thriller directed by David Ayer.
• The film stars Brad Pitt as former Special Forces officer James Belmont and a dog named Uber, who plays Odin on screen.
• The plot involves a plane crash that strands Belmont and Odin in the Alaskan wilderness, forcing them to fight for survival.
• J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe also star in the film.
• The movie was filmed in New Zealand, including locations like Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy, Mount Aspiring National Park, and Milford Sound.
• Paramount Pictures is set to release 'Heart of the Beast' in U.S. theaters on September 25, 2026.

Background

'Heart of the Beast' marks the second collaboration between Brad Pitt and director David Ayer, following their 2014 film 'Fury.' The film was shot entirely in New Zealand, despite its Alaskan setting.