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Brad Pitt faces a dangerous mission in Heart of the Beast, a new survival thriller from filmmaker David Ayer.
A new featurette gives fans a closer look at Pitt’s character and his powerful bond with his combat dog, Odin.
Paramount Pictures released the featurette ahead of the film’s theatrical debut on September 25, 2026.
The new footage highlights the emotional connection between James Belmont and Odin as they fight to stay alive in the Alaskan wilderness.
Brad Pitt and His Combat Dog Face the Wilderness
Heart of the Beast follows Special Forces officer James Belmont after a devastating plane crash.
Belmont and Odin survive the crash but find themselves stranded in the remote Alaskan wilderness.
The pair must rely on each other as they face harsh weather and dangerous conditions.
Their survival depends on more than military training.
Their bond becomes one of their greatest strengths.
The new featurette focuses on the trust between Belmont and Odin. Pitt discusses the relationship between his character and the dog as the story pushes them to their physical and emotional limits.
David Ayer Directs Heart of the Beast
David Ayer directs Heart of the Beast from a screenplay by Cameron Alexander.
Ayer has built a reputation for action-driven stories that explore loyalty, conflict and the bonds between characters.
The new thriller combines those themes with a survival story set against the Alaskan wilderness.
The film aims to balance intense action with the emotional relationship at its center.
That relationship gives the story a human element as Belmont fights to protect himself and his four-legged partner.
Heart of the Beast Cast Includes J.K. Simmons
Pitt leads the cast alongside J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe.
The production team includes Olivia Hamilton, Marty Bowen, Ayer and Pitt as producers.
Damien Chazelle, Scott Lumpkin, Cameron Alexander and several other filmmakers serve as executive producers.
Paramount Pictures presents the film in association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures.
Tickets for Heart of the Beast Are Now Available
Fans can now purchase tickets for Heart of the Beast ahead of its September 25 theatrical release.
The studio has also launched a promotional experience that allows fans to place their own dogs into a Heart of the Beast poster.
The featurette gives audiences another preview of the film before it reaches theaters.
With Brad Pitt leading the cast and David Ayer behind the camera, the movie brings together action, survival and an emotional story about loyalty.
Brad Pitt Faces His Greatest Battle Yet
At its core, Heart of the Beast centers on survival and friendship.
James Belmont and Odin must overcome extreme conditions after losing the safety of their aircraft and becoming stranded far from help.
Their journey will test their courage, endurance and trust.
The September release gives moviegoers a chance to see the pair’s fight for survival on the big screen.
Source: Paramount Pictures Media Alert
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