WHALEFALL is a 2026 drama thriller film directed by Brian Duffield, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Daniel Kraus. The film is based on the 2023 novel of the same name from Kraus.
Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) 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.
The cast includes Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, Elisabeth Shue, Emily Rudd, Jane Levy, and John Ortiz.
WHALEFALL is set to debut in theaters October 15th, courtesy of 20th Century Studios. Watch the official trailers below.