Film · 2026

Whalefall

Whalefall is a 2026 American survival thriller film directed and produced by Brian Duffield, based on the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus, who co-wrote the script with Duffield. The film follows a scuba diver (Austin Abrams) who, while searching for the remains of his estranged father (Josh Brolin), is swallowed alive by a sperm whale and attempts to escape. Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd also star in supporting roles. Whalefall premiered on October 5, 2026 at Cineworld in Leicester Square, London, and was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on October 16. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.