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Whalefall

2026 · NR · 1h 38m

Hold your breath.

Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

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Release & where to watch

In theaters: October 16, 2026
Home release: Not announced

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Directed by

Brian Duffield

Written by

Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus

Cinematography

Aaron Morton

Music

Joseph Trapanese

Starring

Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner · Josh Brolin as Mitt Gardiner · Elisabeth Shue as Zara Gardiner · John Ortiz as Hewey · Jane Levy as Eva Gardiner · Emily Rudd as Nan Gardiner

Production

20th Century Studios, 3 Arts Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment

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