Whalefall Teaser Has a Man Get Swallowed by a Whale
Today, 20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment released a first look at Whalefall. The teaser trailer and poster are now available.
The epic and emotional survival thriller about one young man’s encounter with a massive sperm whale opens exclusively in theaters on October 16, 2026. The film has not yet been rated by the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
Whalefall, which is directed by Brian Duffield and features a screenplay by Brian Duffield & Daniel Kraus based on the book by Daniel Kraus by the same name, stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd.
The producers are Brian Grazer, Brian Duffield, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum, with Doug Merrifield, Richard Abate, and Will Rowbotham serving as executive producers.
Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay realizes that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
Last night, star Austin Abrams and director/co-writer/producer Brian Duffield were at the Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria for a special 4DX preview of the trailer, offering journalists and guests a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.
