Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons star in David Ayer's survival thriller Heart of the Beast, arriving on Digital November 10, 2026, with a Verified Hot 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- November 9, 2026
AceShowbiz - Heart of the Beast, the survival thriller led by Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons, arrives to buy or rent on Digital on November 10, 2026, from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander, the film follows Special Forces veteran James Belmont (Pitt) and his loyal combat dog, Odin, after a harrowing plane crash leaves them stranded deep in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. With hope running thin, the two must rely on their training, instincts and each other in a brutal fight for survival.
The film holds a Verified Hot 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes as of October 26. KTLA critic Scott Mantz called it "an uplifting triumph."
Heart of the Beast is produced by Olivia Hamilton, p.g.a., Marty Bowen, Ayer, p.g.a., and Pitt, p.g.a. The cast also includes Simmons. The film is rated PG-13 for violence, peril, bloody/injury images and some language, and runs 1 hour, 41 minutes. Paramount Pictures distributes.
The digital release includes bonus content: "One Last Mission: Making Heart of the Beast," a behind-the-scenes look at the sets, crew and dogs; "Uber & Brad: A Soulful Bond," introducing the K-9s; and deleted scenes featuring James and Odin.
A trailer for the film is available, and the official Facebook account has shared updates. The soundtrack album is available on Lakeshore Records. A Blu-ray and DVD release is set for January 26, 2027.
The film is presented by Paramount Pictures in association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures, and is a Wild Chickens / Temple Hill / Kino World production.
