Paramount Releases Trailer for Brad Pitt Survival Thriller

Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for the survival thriller "Heart of the Beast," starring Brad Pitt and marking his reunion with director David Ayer. The film, scheduled for release in theaters on September 25, 2026, follows a former Army Special Forces soldier and his retired combat dog as they fight to survive after a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness.

Brad Pitt plays James Belmont, a Special Forces officer stranded with his loyal German Shepherd, Odin. Together, they must confront the brutal elements, dangerous wildlife, and the psychological toll of combat to find their way back to civilization. The trailer shows the pair salvaging gear from the crash, navigating treacherous terrain, and fending off threats like wolves. It also provides glimpses of their shared military history, revealing the dog lost a leg and its teeth in prior service. J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe appear in supporting roles.

The film reunites Pitt and Ayer for the first time since their 2014 World War II film "Fury." In a recent interview, Ayer praised Pitt's performance as raw and profound, noting the actor did most of his own demanding physical work and displayed a vulnerability he...