Overview
- 20th Century Studios released the full trailer on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and confirmed the film will open in U.S. theaters on October 16, 2026.
- The official synopsis shows Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner, a diver swallowed by a sperm whale who has roughly one hour of oxygen to survive while confronting lessons from his late father.
- Brian Duffield directs and co-wrote the screenplay with author Daniel Kraus, and producers include Brian Grazer alongside Duffield, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum.
- Duffield said the production built a large interior whale set on a Studio City sound stage and spent a summer shooting inside it to create the film’s tight, practical environment.
- Coverage positions Whalefall as a high-concept, contained survival thriller with emotional depth, and the trailer’s release ramps up the studio’s October marketing push for Austin Abrams and the ensemble cast.