Paramount Releases Second Trailer for Brad Pitt Survival Thriller

Paramount Pictures has released the second official trailer for "Heart of the Beast," an upcoming survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and a combat dog. The film, directed by David Ayer, is scheduled for theatrical release on September 25, 2026.

The trailer reveals the central plot: Pitt plays James Belmont, a former Special Forces officer who, after a plane crash, finds himself stranded in the Alaskan wilderness with his retired combat dog, Odin. The pair must fight for survival against harsh terrain, wild predators, and the elements. The story explores the bond between the soldier and his canine partner, who has also witnessed the horrors of war. Belmont's goal is to give Odin a peaceful life, a mission that is violently interrupted by the crash.

The film marks a reunion for Pitt and Ayer, who previously collaborated on the 2014 World War II film "Fury." Ayer, known for action films like "Suicide Squad" and "The Beekeeper," directs from a screenplay by Cameron Alexander. The project is produced by Ayer, Pitt, Olivia Hamilton, and Marty Bowen, with Damien Chazelle serving as an executive producer.

"Heart of the Beast" features a supporting cast that includes J.K. Simmons and...