Heart of the Beast (2026)
English action-adventure film directed by David Ayer
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 25 September 2026
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Heart of the Beast has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 25 September 2026. It is directed by David Ayer and stars Brad Pitt, J. K. Simmons and Anna Lambe.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Ayer
- Cast
- Brad Pitt, J. K. Simmons, Anna Lambe
- Cinematography
- Mauro Fiore
- Produced by
- Brad Pitt, Damien Chazelle, Olivia Hamilton, David Ayer
- Production
- Plan B Entertainment, Temple Hill Entertainment
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, Eagle Pictures, UIP-Dunafilm
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $82 million
- Filmed in
- Queenstown
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 September 2026
- First shown
- 24 September 2026 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Heart of the Beast?
Heart of the Beast has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did Heart of the Beast release?
Heart of the Beast released on 25 September 2026.
Who directed Heart of the Beast?
Heart of the Beast is directed by David Ayer.
Who is in the cast of Heart of the Beast?
The cast of Heart of the Beast includes Brad Pitt, J. K. Simmons and Anna Lambe.
What is the budget of Heart of the Beast?
The budget of Heart of the Beast is reported as $82 million.
What is Heart of the Beast rated in the US?
Heart of the Beast is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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