Whalefall

movie · Released

Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.

Release dates

Theatrical release: 2026-10-16
Theatrical release: 2026-10-16
Trailer: 2026-09-10
Trailer: 2026-09-10
Trailer: 2026-09-10
Trailer: 2026-09-10
Trailer: 2026-08-19
Theatrical release: 2023-10-16
Theatrical release: 2023-10-16

Timeline

2026-10-16 — Theatrical release: Whalefall is now out in theaters.
2026-10-16 — Based on: Whalefall is based on a book by Daniel Kraus.
2026-10-16 — Theatrical release: Theatrical Release (US)
2026-10-14 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-10-14
2026-10-14 — Released: TMDb status: Released
2026-10-14 — Based on: The film is based on Daniel Kraus' novel.
2026-10-14 — Based on: The film 'Whalefall' is adapted from the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus.
2026-09-10 — Trailer: 20th Century Studios has premiered a third trailer for 'Whalefall.'
2026-09-10 — Trailer: A new trailer has been released for 'Whalefall'.
2026-09-10 — Based on: 'Whalefall' is an adaptation of Daniel Kraus' 2023 novel.
2026-08-19 — Trailer: Trailer: Official Trailer
2023-10-16 — Theatrical release: Whalefall is set to arrive in theaters.
2023-10-16 — Theatrical release: The survival thriller 'Whalefall' hits theaters.

Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Post-production started, Studio attached, Writer attached.

Cast & crew

Elisabeth Shue · Daniel Kraus · Daniel Kraus · Josh Brolin · Jane Levy · Austin Abrams · Brian Duffield · Emily Rudd · John Ortiz · Brian Duffield

Studios & networks

20th Century Studios · 20th Century Studios · 3 Arts Entertainment · Imagine Entertainment · Jurassic Party