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Searchlight Pictures has released the official trailer for BEHEMOTH!, a new film written and directed by Tony Gilroy. The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor and Will Arnett. It is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 4, 2026.
The trailer introduces a story filled with family tension, music and difficult personal choices. It follows a character named Alex as he returns to familiar surroundings and becomes caught up in complicated relationships.
Although the preview reveals several intriguing exchanges, it leaves much of the film’s central story unexplained. Instead, it builds interest through sharp dialogue, mysterious references and moments of emotional conflict.
Pedro Pascal leads the cast of BEHEMOTH!
Pascal leads the film alongside Wilde, Victor and Arnett. The cast brings together performers known for work across drama, comedy and independent cinema.
Gilroy directs the project, which Searchlight Pictures describes as a symphonic journey. The trailer also places music at the center of its atmosphere, using songs and references to recordings that appear online and then disappear.
However, the studio’s trailer description does not provide a full plot synopsis. As a result, the precise connections between Alex, the other characters and the film’s musical elements remain unclear.
Trailer teases family tension and personal choices
The preview opens with a discussion about a document and a mysterious project code-named “Behemoth.” The exchange suggests secrecy and urgency as the characters prepare to begin work.
Soon afterward, Alex returns and announces that he is moving back. The trailer then introduces familiar relationships, playful exchanges and questions about his personal life.
The mood shifts when the story turns toward Alex’s family. One emotional moment features a character identifying herself as his mother, while another exchange raises the possibility of telling a difficult story.
These scenes suggest that Alex’s return may force him to confront unresolved relationships. Still, the trailer does not explain the full circumstances behind the family conflict.
Music plays a key role in the film
Music is another prominent element in the preview. A character describes a female musician who releases tracks that remain available for a short time before people try to remove them.
The mysterious release strategy creates an atmosphere of secrecy. It also raises questions about the role music will play in the film’s wider story.
Near the end, the trailer delivers a line about making a choice and serving as the conductor. The closing exchange connects decision-making with bringing something to life, reinforcing the preview’s musical imagery.
When BEHEMOTH! arrives in theaters
BEHEMOTH! is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026. Searchlight Pictures has not provided further release details in the supplied trailer description.
For now, the official preview offers a first look at Gilroy’s film without revealing all its major storylines. Its mix of music, family tension and mysterious conversations leaves viewers with questions about Alex’s return and the meaning behind the title.
Source: Searchlight Pictures, official BEHEMOTH! trailer.
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