# Release of Whalefall film

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-whalefall-film
> Updated: 2026-09-28T19:34:41.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The survival thriller film ‘Whalefall’ has moved toward its international release. Initially highlighted as a scheduled theatrical release for October 16, the film stars Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams. The plot centers on Jay Gardiner, a diver who becomes trapped inside a sperm whale while searching for his father’s remains off the coast of California.

Following its initial announcement, the film, also known as ‘A Queda da Baleia’, has arrived in Portuguese cinemas. The narrative follows Gardiner’s struggle to escape the creature with limited oxygen while processing memories of his father.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Whalefall survival thriller arrives in Portuguese cinemas

The survival thriller “Whalefall,” starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin, is now playing in Portuguese cinemas, following a diver trapped inside a sperm whale.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/whalefall-survival-thriller-arrives-in-portuguese-cinemas

### 2026-09-27: New film and series releases highlighted in entertainment updates

New entertainment highlights include the upcoming survival thriller “Whalefall” starring Josh Brolin and the award-winning Spanish miniseries “Yo siempre a veces.”

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-film-and-series-releases-highlighted-in-entertainment-updates

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