Whalefall(2026)
Hold your breath.
Whalefall Synopsis
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner 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 comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
Whalefall (2026) is a thriller film directed by Brian Duffield, released on October 14, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue and John Ortiz.
- Director:
- Brian Duffield
- Writers:
- Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus, Daniel Kraus
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Allan Mandelbaum
- Cinematographer:
- Aaron Morton
- Composer:
- Joseph Trapanese
- Production:
- Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Jurassic Party
- Status:
- Post Production
Whalefall (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Whalefall before you stream it.
Whalefall Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Whalefall.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Official Teaser
Trailer
1 Hour To Escape
Teaser
60 minutes is plenty of time
Teaser
thats gonna leave a bruise
Teaser
literally how you'll feel on the inside watching the full trailer
Teaser
Whalefall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Austin Abrams
as Jay Gardiner
Josh Brolin
as Mitt Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue
as Zara Gardiner
John Ortiz
as Hewey
Jane Levy
as Eva Gardiner
Emily Rudd
as Nan Gardiner
Key crew
Directed by Brian Duffield, written by Brian Duffield, Daniel Kraus and Daniel Kraus, produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Allan Mandelbaum.
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Whalefall – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Whalefall?
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The main cast of Whalefall (2026) includes Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz and Jane Levy. The film was directed by Brian Duffield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whalefall released?
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Whalefall was released on October 14, 2026 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is there a trailer for Whalefall?
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