Heart of the Beast (2026)

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Survival depends on their bond.

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.

• Released: 2026-09-19
• Genres: Adventure, Thriller
• Runtime: 1h 41m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.3/10 from 373 votes

Directed by David Ayer.

Top cast

• Brad Pitt as James Belmont
• J.K. Simmons as Watkins
• Anna Lambe as Amber
• Justin Melnick as Military Soldier
• Shaun DeZern as Military Soldier

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Where to watch Heart of the Beast

• Canada: buy on CosmoGo

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