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Heart of the Beast

AdventureThriller

Directed by David Ayer

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From TMDB

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Heart of the Beast is a 2026 adventure thriller film, directed by David Ayer, starring Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe.

  • 172 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews, Lemmy
  • posts span Jan 24, 2025 to Nov 6, 2026

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As of October 26, 2026, Heart of the Beast has grossed $63 million in the United States and Canada, and $108 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $171 million. In the United States and Canada, Heart of the Beast was released alongside Primetime, Forgotten Island, and Avengers Endgame: Encore, and was projected to gross $17–20 million in its opening weekend. The film made $7.6 million on its first day, and went on to debut to $20 million, finishing in third place behind Endgame and Resident Evil. In its sophomore weekend the film made $10.9 million, remaining in third place, and then $7.4 million in its third weekend, finishing in fourth. On the review aggregator website…

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  • The Shadow Over Innschwartz ✨🦑✨ @benschwartz.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2026

    Uber, the German Shepherd that co-stars with Brat Pitt in the new movie "Heart of the Beast," has filed for a legal name change from Uber Pitt to just Uber.

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  • Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 25, 2026

    I’m increasingly convinced we’re all trapped in a long-running Black Mirror episode. Maybe Brad Pitt’s new movie, Heart of the Beast, was stealth marketing for this startup. 😬

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  • I. L. Prentiss @forginganewpath.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 25, 2026

    #lastfourwatched #letterboxd #filmsky #moviesky #letterboxdFriday #film Enjoying the films of the Cindependent Film Festival. Outside of that, I enjoyed both The Weight and Heart of the Beast. I don't think you could go wrong with either

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  • film-authority.com @film-authority.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 21, 2026

    Before anyone asks me, THE DOG REALLY DOES NOT DIE in David Ayer's survival epic Heart of the Beast. Brad Pitt gives a commanding performance in an Alaska-set drama, and the dog is pretty good too in a moving story of people and animals bonding together. 4 out of 5 film-authority.com/2026/09/21/h...

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  • Walter Chaw @mangiotto.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    I would watch the movie where Jacob Elordi of DOG STARS and Brad Pitt of HEART OF THE BEAST volunteer at the animal shelter to walk the dogs and clean out their pens. Instead, I mean. Please.

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  • Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2026

    Brad Pitt tried to clean up his act with girlfriend Ines de Ramon at the San Sebastian Film Festival premiere of his dog movie THE HEART OF THE BEAST but he just wound up looking like a serial killer tomandlorenzo.com/2026/09/san-...

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  • Karen “the good kind” @kpsinging.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 3, 2026

    We went to see Odyssey and there was a preview for the Brad Pitt movie with the dog (Heart of the Beast) and the two dog lovers with me said “NOPE” out loud Dog in any kind of peril Nope Sad movie. Nope Main character dies. Nope

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  • Sheri • Angel🐾 • Rizzo🐾 @sherid10.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 15, 2026

    Just saw an ad for a movie coming out later this month, Heart of the Beast. It has a beautiful German Shepherd in it. I need to know if the dog dies before I even consider watching it.

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  • PETA @peta.orgBluesky · Sep 25, 2026

    At the premiere of his new film Heart Of The Beast, Brad Pitt reminded everyone that so many wonderful dogs are waiting in shelters for loving homes 🐾❤️ If you're ready to welcome a dog into your family, adopt, don't shop.

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  • Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2026

    At the San Sebastian Film Festival photo call for HEART OF THE BEAST, Brad Pitt tried to gussy up a Canadian tuxedo and it just came across tryhard tomandlorenzo.com/2026/09/san-...

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  • Patch Zircher @patrickzircher.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    So... everybody cried during Heart of the Beast. A Jack London-like story of bravery, independence, and loyalty. I'd hate to review movies and nitpick at this. Love adventure stories? Love dogs? You're good choosing this movie.

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  • Courtney Howard @lulamaybelle.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    #HeartOfTheBeast had me white-knuckling my theater armrest. Pitt & Pup Uber are incredibly good in this gripping survival film. And don’t worry: the dog lives! My review: freshfiction.tv/heart-of-the...

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  • Keith Phipps @kphipps3000.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2026

    Today at The Reveal: Two reviews. You can read @scotttobias.bsky.social on PRIMETIME and read me on the Brad Pitt and dog movie HEART OF THE BEAST. (We'll have a FORGOTTEN ISLAND review tomorrow):

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  • Richard @ricrus77.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 16, 2026

    Just watched Heart Of The Beast One man and his dog (both army veterans) on a survivalist mission through hostile terrain in Alaska. They take on bears. They take on wolves. My heart was in my mouth at times - squirming in others! The Revenant this is not! Great Friday afternoon film 👍🏻

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  • Amdaz @amdaz.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Poppy is beautiful but she will be getting so many compliments in the coming weeks! This is photo of Odin a search and rescue dog in new movie “Heart of the Beast”.

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  • Breakfast All Day @bfastallday.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Christy @christylemire.bsky.social and Alonso @aduralde.bsky.social go into the woods with Brad Pitt and his canine companion to review Heart of the Beast. #filmsky 📽

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  • Reiko Ike Fanboy @bigfootwannabe77.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    Our Mom would have loved Heart of the Beast. Odin like Brandy in Once Upon In Hollywood deserves an Oscar! This is another winner from David Ayer and Brad Pitt! Yes I’m a big fan of their movie, Fury! Odin rules!!

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  • TheImpressiveX @[email protected]Lemmy · Sep 25, 2026

    Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ $3.8M, ‘Primetime’ $2.7M, ‘Heart Of The Beast’ $2M Previews In Weekend Where There’s Something For Everyone.

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  • kaceykells.bsky.social @kaceykells.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Yesterday, we went to the cinema to watch a truly AMAZING movie: "Heart of the Beast", with Brad Pitt and Odin, the dog. I so loved it!!! A beautiful and moving experience! youtu.be/JFQcDFhNh4o?... 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

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  • Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 25, 2026

    ICYMI: My reviews of Forgotten Island and Heart of the Beast for The Film Verdict, co-published by Screendollars. #filmsky 📽 screendollars.com/movies/revie... screendollars.com/movies/revie...

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  • Umar Ali @speedfreak01.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2026

    here’s my review of Heart of the Beast! felt good to be back in the review saddle again www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/09/22/h...

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  • When To Stream @whentostream.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    HEART OF THE BEAST (2026) Streaming: November 10, 2026 PVOD (Apple, Amazon, Fandango, etc.) #HeartOfTheBeast whentostream.com/heart-of-the...

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  • Moondoggie (Rick) @moondogrick.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    #Edwards2026MovieThingChallenge 10/4 Movie character who has a special relationship or bond with animals James Belmont (Brad Pitt) in Heart of the Beast (2026) Pictured here with his best friend, Odin #filmsky 📽️ #moviesky

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  • Rosie’s mum (Kylie) @kylieac1.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Went to the movies and saw the Brad Pitt dog movie: Heart of the Beast. Dogs are wonderful creatures.

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  • Exploding Helicopter @chopperfireball.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Watched HEART OF THE BEAST (2026) and it was alright as far as it goes. The 'dog acting' in this film was tremendous though.

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  • Bill-a Lugosi's Dead @neokefka99.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2026

    Got the trailer for HEART OF THE BEAST before THE WEIGHT last night and are we required to do a "sad soldier and his sad dog" movie at least once a year now?

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  • Dead Robot 🇨🇦 @deadrobot.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    Dog Star and Heart of the Beast are literally the same movie for the first 30 min. Hollywood Trend alert! Hot guys with dogs in single prop planes!!

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  • Exhibitor Relations Co. @ercboxoffice.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2026

    A man and a dog try to survive the Alaskan wilderness in HEART OF THE BEAST. Small gritty film, right? Nope. Somehow this movie cost $82M to produce. Paramount has their work cut out for them. In more ways than one.

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  • Jason @greedyrunner.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    Quick and dirty Heart of the Beast Review. The 'PTSD' flashbacks are corny, but can confirm Odin is a good dog.

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  • Jenna @navithefairy.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    Now seated: Heart of the Beast I don't have extremely high expectations, but movies are $5 at my new fave theater today. ✌🏻

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  • Hollywood Outbreak @hollywoodoutbreak.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Brad Pitt loved working with the dogs on Heart of the Beast and spent extra time bonding with them before filming began. He says the experience reinforced what he already believed about how special dogs can be and that connection became a big part of the movie. #BradPitt #HeartoftheBeast #moviesky

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  • metacritic @metacritic.comBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    Reviews are in for David Ayer’s Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt. Look for it in theaters Friday. www.metacritic.com/movie/heart-...

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  • Every Film Now @everyfilmnow.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    David Ayer’s ‘HEART OF THE BEAST,’ starring Brad Pitt, opens with a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. 🍅 The film arrives in theaters on September 25. #HeartOfTheBeast #BradPitt

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  • schweg, 🦇 @schwegler.lolBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    I just Know my dad is gonna ask us to watch that Heart of the Beast movie if he comes into town for Christmas and it’s out on streaming

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  • Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 17, 2026

    Was surprised to discover this movie is titled Heart of the Beast because Brad Pitt keeps having heart attacks every 5-10 minutes throughout the run of the movie.

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  • Die Booth @diebooth.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    I saw Heart of the Beast yesterday at the cinema. This occurred solely because my dad agreed to see Street Fighter with me in exchange for me seeing the Brad Pitt dog film with him 😂 I suspected I'd hate it, but I have a lot of Opinions. - What was the aim of this film? It feels messy. Is it 1/

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  • SP Dogood @spdogood.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    What I learned from the Brad Pitt film,"The Heart of the Beast" -If there is a storm coming, be sure to take off in your small plane right away -If you have a terminal heart condition, go hiking into the Alaska wilderness -Cross raging rivers on elevated shaky fallen trees -Chug Asprin -Awgg!

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  • Asquealia Clark - Lover of Flagons @gingertotty.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 7, 2026

    I hereby redub the new Brad and Dog film, Heart of the Beast, The Ruffenant… My dad would have liked it…

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  • Deb 🇨🇦 @debrule.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    Saw Heart of the Beast today. Great movie. Bring kleenex .

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  • Ecoprairiepainter @ecoprairiepainter.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    I just saw Heart of the Beast last evening. About a man and his German Shepard dog Odin. Dogs are the angels of the earth. Go see this movie.

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  • ctg867 @ctg867.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    On the movie front: Watched Digger last night and I get why it's polarizing but I really fucked with it. Primetime was meh. Didn't do it for me. Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is the film Mahershala Ali has always deserved to star in. Go watch that. Seeing Heart of the Beast next week! 2/2

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  • Moondoggie (Rick) @moondogrick.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Now seated in Cinemark XD theater 8 for the 1:15 showing of Heart of the Beast. The last premium screen showing for this film at this theater as Digger takes over for the next show. I won't be sticking around. Catch y'all later. #filmsky 📽️

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  • shepherd of Shepherds @cmmcgilvray.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    A gentle PSA for anyone who sees “Heart of the Beast” this weekend. Please do your research before running out to get a movie souvenir- a GSD puppy is a 10-15 yr commitment. They req structure, stimulation and routine. They shed constantly. They have souls and hearts and personalities…

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  • Carl 🎃 @brainofblood.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2026

    Now seated for Heart Of The Beast with my Dad. #Filmsky

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  • T.L. Bodine @tlbodine.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    Heart of the Beast is exactly what you'd expect. A sentimental film about a man and his dog having implausible adventures in the beautiful wilderness. 10/10 for what it is. I winced. I cried. I came home and held my dog tight.

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  • A L I E N Cerny @alancerny.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    Second movie! Seated for HEART OF THE BEAST.

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  • Scott Renshaw @scottrenshaw.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 24, 2026

    New @cityweekly.bsky.social reviews of this week's theatrical and streaming releases: FORGOTTEN ISLAND; PRIMETIME; HEART OF THE BEAST; THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE; FRANZ; HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!; THE STUNT DRIVER; THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS. www.cityweekly.net/film/film-re...

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  • Brian Eggert | Deep Focus Review @deepfocusreview.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    Uber the dog and some guy named Brad Pitt star in HEART OF THE BEAST, a tale worthy of Jack London. It opens Friday. #FilmSky #MovieSky #FilmCommunity #MovieCommunity

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  • MKAU Gaming @mkaugaming.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 21, 2026

    Heart of the Beast (Movie) – Review | MKAU Gaming Reviewed By: @knucklesamwich.bsky.social LINK: www.mkaugaming.com/all-review-l... #HeartOfTheBeast #Movie #Review

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  • Duncan Hamilton @spacegeek.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    Can never refuse seeing a movie with my best mate. Bring your dog screening at @suntheatre seeing Heart of the Beast. The dog better not die!!! #Kelpies #DogsOfBlueSky #Dogs

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  • David Willoughby @davidwilloughby.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 17, 2026

    Free popcorn & booze ***** Film of the Year! What a good boy! Heart of the Beast is Top Dog in this years’ movies!

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  • omacolt.bsky.social @omacolt.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 26, 2026

    #Edwards2026MovieThingChallenge Day 26 Movie about a dog's relationship with its owner Heart Of The Beast (2026) Released September 25th. This is going to be a good one. youtu.be/JFQcDFhNh4o?...

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  • [The Great War & Modern Memory] @ps9714.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    For those interested in this sort of thing: HEART OF THE BEAST Official Trailer (2026) Brad Pitt, Odin, Thriller Movie [4K]

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  • MISTER FILM STOCK @misterfilmstock.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 24, 2025

    Brad Pitt is set to star in David Ayer’s ‘HEART OF THE BEAST.’ The film follows a former Army Special Forces Soldier and his retired combat dog who battle for survival after a plane crash deep in the Alaskan wilderness. (Source: Deadline) #Movies #MovieSky #FilmSky #BradPitt

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  • Geek Vibes Nation @geekvibesnation.comBluesky · Jan 24, 2025

    Brad Pitt and David Ayer will team up once again, this time for 'HEART OF THE BEAST' The film follows a Special Forces soldier and his dog who battle for survival after a plane crash deep in the Alaskan wilderness (Source: Deadline)

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  • Anne Whelan @whelan06.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2026

    We have gone from jumping out of a plane to Movie (Heart of the Beast) followed by 10 pin bowling followed by dinner 😳🤷‍♀️🤣 When you think you know someone and actually you don’t have a clue 🤣

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  • CJGMnCa @cjgmnca.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 7, 2026

    This dog looks like The Heart of The Beast dog. Good movie.

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  • T-Fish🇨🇦🍁 @t-fish.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    Just saw Heart of the Beast with Brad Pitt and had a few pints at an old English pub down the street. Excellent movie by the way

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  • Moondoggie (Rick) @moondogrick.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Brutal. 😲 Yet Verity is bringing in $33 million despite worse reviews and worse audience scores than Digger. Go figure. 🤷‍♂️ Looks like Resident Evil will come in at $12 million and Heart of the Beast at $11 million. Digger is on track for $8m. #filmsky 📽️ www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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  • No Legacy @nolegacy.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Digger is a fuckin great movie. Heart of the Beast is a fuckin terrible movie. Cats>Dogs confirmed.

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