Heart of the Beast (2026)
English · Adventure / Thriller · 101 min
Released 23 Sept 2026
Page updated 27 Oct 2026
Heart of the Beast opened in theatres in the UK on 23 Sept 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. No streaming release date in our sources yet — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
FilmyChill score
Critics are warmer than audiences.
AudienceFrom 323 ratings on TMDB
LikedCriticsFrom published reviews
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What the audience says
Heart of the Beast is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do.
What the critics say
The reviews lean clearly positive. — distilled from critics' published reviews
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 12A · Older kids & up |
Director
David Ayer
Cast
Brad Pitt
James Belmont
J.K. Simmons
Watkins
Anna Lambe
Amber
Justin Melnick
Military Soldier
Shaun DeZern
Military Soldier
Uber
Odin
Story
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements.
When is Heart of the Beast coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — we haven't seen one announced. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in the UK
Opened in cinemas 23 Sept — not streaming yet
Availability as of 27 Oct 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in the UK yet.
Trailer
Watch the trailer on YouTube →
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Frequently asked
Is Heart of the Beast worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Critics are warmer than audiences. It rates 7.4/10 on audience ratings. The reviews lean clearly positive. 1h 41m of English adventure with thriller threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch Heart of the Beast?
Heart of the Beast opened in theatres in the UK on 23 Sept 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. We haven't seen an announced streaming release date yet — check back soon.
When is Heart of the Beast coming to streaming?
We haven't found an announced streaming release date for Heart of the Beast yet. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October and November 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is Heart of the Beast family friendly?
Heart of the Beast is rated 12A. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Heart of the Beast in?
Heart of the Beast is an English film (Adventure / Thriller).
