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Release of the film Whalefall

Overview

20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment are producing ‘Whalefall’ (also referred to as ‘Englouti’), a survival thriller directed by Brian Duffield and based on the novel by Daniel Kraus. The story follows Jay Gardiner, played by Austin Abrams, a diver exploring California’s Central Coast. After being caught in a struggle between a sperm whale and a giant octopus, Jay is swallowed whole and becomes trapped inside the whale’s stomach.

New trailer footage highlights the claustrophobic nature of the setting, revealing that Jay has only one hour of oxygen remaining to attempt an escape. The narrative explores themes of grief and the complicated relationship between Jay and his father, played by Josh Brolin.

The production utilized a specialized whale set built on a sound stage in Studio City, California, to capture the film’s intense atmosphere. The ensemble cast includes Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd. The film is scheduled for an international theatrical release on October 16, 2026.

Entities

Josh Brolin · 20th Century Studios · Brian Duffield · Austin Abrams · Daniel Kraus

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Whalefall trailer reveals survival thriller set inside a sperm whale
A new trailer for the survival thriller Whalefall reveals Austin Abrams trapped inside a sperm whale with limited oxygen. The film arrives in theaters on October 16, 2026.
23 days ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
Whalefall trailer released for upcoming survival thriller
20th Century Studios released the trailer for ‘Whalefall’, a survival thriller starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin about a diver trapped inside a sperm whale, arriving in theaters October 16, 2026.
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
20th Century Studios announces thriller ‘Englouti’
20th Century Studios will release the thriller ‘Englouti’ (Whalefall) on October 14, following a diver trapped inside a sperm whale.

Sources

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