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Release of the film Whalefall

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20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment announced the upcoming release of ‘Englouti’ are producing ‘Whalefall’ (also referred to as ‘Whalefall’), ‘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, who is swallowed by a diver exploring California’s Central Coast. After being caught in a struggle between a sperm whale while searching for his father off and a giant octopus, Jay is swallowed whole and becomes trapped inside the coast whale’s stomach. New trailer footage highlights the claustrophobic nature of California. Following the initial announcement, setting, revealing that Jay has only one hour of oxygen remaining to attempt an official trailer and poster were released. escape. The production involved narrative explores themes of grief and the cast complicated relationship between Jay and crew working within his father, played by Josh Brolin. The production utilized a specialized whale set built on a sound stage in Studio City, California, to prepare for capture the film. film’s intense atmosphere. The movie features an ensemble cast including includes Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd. New details from the official trailer clarify the high stakes of the narrative: trapped inside the whale with only one hour of oxygen remaining, the protagonist must rely on lessons taught to him by his father, played by Josh Brolin, to attempt an escape. While initial reports cited an October 14 release, subsequent details The film is scheduled the for an international theatrical release for on October 16, 2026.

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  1. 2026-09-10 20:15 UTC Release of the film Whalefall
  2. 2026-08-20 11:00 UTC Release of the film Whalefall
  3. 2026-08-20 10:32 UTC Release of the film Whalefall

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