Heart of the Beast (Film)

Heart of the Beast is an upcoming survival thriller directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander, with Brad Pitt starring as the lead and also serving as a producer. The film follows a former Army Special Forces soldier and his retired combat dog as they struggle to find their way back to civilization after a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness. The cast includes Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe, and Uber, a real-life New Zealand alpine rescue dog who plays the canine companion. Filming took place across several locations in New Zealand, and the movie is set to hit theaters on September 25, 2026.