The Brink of War

movie

President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Timeline

• 2026-08-12 — Casting: Jeff Daniels cast as Ronald Reagan.
• 2026-08-12 — Director attached: Michael Russell Gunn directed the film.

Cast & crew

J.K. Simmons · Jared Harris · John Ross Bowie · Adrian Rawlins · Michael Russell Gunn · Michael Russell Gunn · Aya Cash · Branka Katić · Jeff Daniels · Jeff Daniels · Hope Davis · Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson · Guy Burnet

Studios & networks

2521 Entertainment · Angel Studios · Designed Epic · SK Global Entertainment