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Hold your breath.

Whalefall (2026)

Runtime 106 min
Release date 14/10/2026
Country United States of America
Production
Imagine Entertainment Imagine Entertainment
20th Century Studios 20th Century Studios
Jurassic Party
Overview
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.
Directors & Screenwriters
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Brian Duffield
Director & Screenwriter
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Daniel Kraus
Screenwriter
Cast
Austin Abrams profile photo
Austin Abrams
as Jay Gardiner
Josh Brolin profile photo
Josh Brolin
as Mitt Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue profile photo
Elisabeth Shue
as Zara Gardiner
John Ortiz profile photo
John Ortiz
as Hewey
Jane Levy profile photo
Jane Levy
as Eva Gardiner
All trailers
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This Friday experience Whalefall on the big screen.

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Duration: 00:29
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only in theaters October 16.

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Duration: 00:33
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what are you going to do?

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Duration: 00:28
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experience the most incredible survival thriller of the year.

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Duration: 00:31
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what would you do to get out?

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Duration: 00:16
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"you'll d*e, you understand?" yessir

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Duration: 00:31
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To survive the unthinkable, do the impossible.

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Duration: 00:31
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no thank you

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Duration: 00:23
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when no one can find you, no one can hear you, what do you do to survive?

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Duration: 00:31
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what are you going to do to escape?

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Duration: 00:13
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Official Trailer 2

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Duration: 01:37
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1 Hour To Escape

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Duration: 00:31
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60 minutes is plenty of time

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Duration: 00:23
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thats gonna leave a bruise

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Duration: 00:19
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literally how you'll feel on the inside watching the full trailer

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Duration: 00:16
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Official Trailer

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Duration: 02:14
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Official Teaser

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Duration: 02:26
Did You Know?
Whalefall Trailer: Austin Abrams Fights for Survival Inside a Sperm Whale
Image via headtopics.com,

A diver’s fight for breath and redemption inside a giant whale.

The latest Whalefall trailer drops viewers into a claustrophobic nightmare: Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner is swallowed by a massive sperm whale and finds himself 154 metres beneath the surface with just an hour of oxygen left. The visual of a lone figure bobbing inside the creature’s cavernous belly sets a tense, pulse‑pounding tone for the survival thriller. Beyond the physical peril, the film weaves a personal quest. Jay has traveled to Monterey Bay to retrieve his late father’s remains after a suicide, and the underwater ordeal forces him to confront that unresolved grief. As the clock ticks, he leans on the lessons his father, Mitt, taught him, turning the fight for air into a symbolic struggle for closure. Directed by Michael Nankin, Whalefall blends high‑concept suspense with intimate drama, promising a fresh take on the survival genre. With a slated release on October 16, 2024, the trailer hints at a visually striking, emotionally resonant adventure that could make a splash both at the box office and with audiences craving depth—both literal and figurative.
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