Heart of the Beast (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $58,318,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $97,200,000 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $155,518,000 | |
| OpusData ID: 684200100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,042,473 (34.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 37.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $82,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,435 opening theaters/3,481 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $58,318,000 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 25th, 2026 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | September 17th, 2026 (Wide), released as Heart of the Beast (野獸之心) (Taiwan)
September 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (France) September 24th, 2026 (Limited) (Serbia and Montenegro) September 24th, 2026 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates) September 24th, 2026 (Wide), released as El corazón de la bestia (Colombia) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, peril, bloody/injury images and some language. (Rating bulletin 2953 (cert #55625), 9/9/2026) |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead |
| Filming location (country): | New Zealand |
| Geographical setting: | Alaska |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Plane Crash, PTSD |
| Subgenre: | Survival Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Plan B Entertainment, Crave Films, Wild Chickens, Temple Hill Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3 | $20,042,473 | 3,435 | $5,835 | $20,042,473 | 1 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3 | $10,876,713 | -46% | 3,481 | $3,125 | $38,289,811 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 | $7,438,829 | -32% | 3,365 | $2,211 | $50,002,497 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 | $4,830,000 | -35% | 3,049 | $1,584 | $58,318,000 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | P | $2,000,000 | 0 | $2,000,000 | ||||
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3 | $7,562,087 | 3,435 | $2,201 | $7,562,087 | 1 | ||
| Sep 26, 2026 | 3 | $7,411,647 | -2% | 3,435 | $2,158 | $14,973,734 | 2 | |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 3 | $5,068,739 | -32% | 3,435 | $1,476 | $20,042,473 | 3 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4 | $1,602,392 | -68% | 3,435 | $466 | $21,644,865 | 4 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2 | $2,748,088 | +71% | 3,435 | $800 | $24,392,953 | 5 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 3 | $1,657,415 | -40% | 3,435 | $483 | $26,050,368 | 6 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 2 | $1,362,730 | -18% | 3,435 | $397 | $27,413,098 | 7 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 4 | $3,141,096 | +131% | -58% | 3,481 | $902 | $30,554,194 | 8 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 3 | $4,659,178 | +48% | -37% | 3,481 | $1,338 | $35,213,372 | 9 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 3 | $3,076,439 | -34% | -39% | 3,481 | $884 | $38,289,811 | 10 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 3 | $930,299 | -70% | -42% | 3,481 | $267 | $39,220,110 | 11 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 3 | $1,557,212 | +67% | -43% | 3,481 | $447 | $40,777,322 | 12 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 3 | $948,610 | -39% | -43% | 3,481 | $273 | $41,725,932 | 13 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 3 | $837,736 | -12% | -39% | 3,481 | $241 | $42,563,668 | 14 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 | $1,965,963 | +135% | -37% | 3,365 | $584 | $44,529,631 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 | $3,044,034 | +55% | -35% | 3,365 | $905 | $47,573,665 | 16 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 | $2,428,832 | -20% | -21% | 3,365 | $722 | $50,002,497 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 | $1,129,449 | -53% | +21% | 3,365 | $336 | $51,131,946 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 | $1,073,995 | -5% | -31% | 3,365 | $319 | $52,205,941 | 19 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 | $674,366 | -37% | -29% | 3,365 | $200 | $52,880,307 | 20 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 | $608,144 | -10% | -27% | 3,365 | $181 | $53,488,451 | 21 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 | $1,450,000 | +138% | -26% | 3,049 | $476 | $54,938,000 | 22 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 | $2,050,000 | +41% | -33% | 3,049 | $672 | $56,988,000 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 | $1,330,000 | -35% | -45% | 3,049 | $436 | $58,318,000 | 24 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3 | $27,413,098 | 3,435 | $7,981 | $27,413,098 | 1 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3 | $15,150,570 | -45% | 3,481 | $4,352 | $42,563,668 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 | $10,924,783 | -28% | 3,365 | $3,247 | $53,488,451 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1,327,515 | 358 | 358 | 0 | $4,365,436 | 10/12/2026 | ||||
| Brazil | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 848 | 1,163 | $2,200,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Bulgaria | 9/25/2026 | $92,224 | 0 | 64 | 0 | $287,336 | 10/15/2026 | |||
| China | 9/30/2026 | $843,850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,247,084 | 10/15/2026 | |||
| Colombia | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 204 | 404 | $2,500,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 9/25/2026 | $109,791 | 72 | 72 | 188 | $268,802 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 9/24/2026 | $189,123 | 186 | 186 | 364 | $491,044 | 10/13/2026 | |||
| Egypt | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $207,840 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Finland | 9/25/2026 | $129,982 | 85 | 86 | 246 | $474,791 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| France | 9/23/2026 | $0 | 0 | 750 | 1,349 | $10,200,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Germany | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 555 | 983 | $3,400,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Hong Kong | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $665,459 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 9/24/2026 | $258,545 | 71 | 71 | 0 | $654,243 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| India | 9/25/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,525,897 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Italy | 9/24/2026 | $1,066,296 | 0 | 310 | 0 | $3,279,031 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Japan | 9/25/2026 | $0 | 0 | 344 | 688 | $3,500,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Lithuania | 9/25/2026 | $48,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $132,234 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Mexico | 9/24/2026 | $2,321,231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $6,946,573 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 9/24/2026 | $458,708 | 116 | 117 | 349 | $1,604,373 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 117 | 117 | $905,000 | 10/5/2026 | |||
| Poland | 9/25/2026 | $0 | 0 | 178 | 178 | $767,000 | 10/5/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 9/24/2026 | $272,991 | 62 | 62 | 0 | $895,347 | 10/13/2026 | |||
| Romania | 9/25/2026 | $218,781 | 106 | 106 | 0 | $574,698 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 10/1/2026 | $271,472 | 152 | 152 | 152 | $271,472 | 10/7/2026 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 9/24/2026 | $10,630 | 41 | 41 | 0 | $125,595 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 9/24/2026 | $69,862 | 76 | 76 | 164 | $194,965 | 10/13/2026 | |||
| Spain | 9/25/2026 | $1,530,003 | 326 | 347 | 1,015 | $5,078,988 | 10/15/2026 | |||
| Taiwan | 9/17/2026 | $0 | 0 | 90 | 179 | $1,108,402 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 10/2/2026 | $180,721 | 194 | 202 | 396 | $450,955 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 59 | 110 | $2,200,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 9/25/2026 | $2,742,845 | 553 | 586 | 1,713 | $7,200,000 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $32,477,435 | |||||||||
| International Total | $97,200,000 | 10/16/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Brad Pitt | James Belmont |
Supporting
| J.K. Simmons | ||
| Anna Lambe |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Ayer | Director | |
| Cameron Alexander | Screenwriter | |
| Olivia Hamilton | Producer | |
| Chris Long | Producer | |
| David Ayer | Producer | |
| Brad Pitt | Producer | |
| Damien Chazelle | Executive Producer | |
| Scott Lumpkin | Executive Producer | |
| Cameron Alexander | Executive Producer | |
| Chris Long | Executive Producer | |
| Pete Chiappetta | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Lary | Executive Producer | |
| Anthony Tittanegro | Executive Producer | |
| Sophie Cassidy | Executive Producer | |
| Zack Conroy | Executive Producer | |
| Dody Dorn | Editor | |
| Jared Michael Fry | Composer | |
| Mauro Fiore | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,042,473 (34.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.91 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 37.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $82,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,435 opening theaters/3,481 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $58,318,000 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 25th, 2026 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | September 17th, 2026 (Wide), released as Heart of the Beast (野獸之心) (Taiwan)
September 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (France) September 24th, 2026 (Limited) (Serbia and Montenegro) September 24th, 2026 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates) September 24th, 2026 (Wide), released as El corazón de la bestia (Colombia) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, peril, bloody/injury images and some language. (Rating bulletin 2953 (cert #55625), 9/9/2026) |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead |
| Filming location (country): | New Zealand |
| Geographical setting: | Alaska |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Plane Crash, PTSD |
| Subgenre: | Survival Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Plan B Entertainment, Crave Films, Wild Chickens, Temple Hill Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3 | $20,042,473 | 3,435 | $5,835 | $20,042,473 | 1 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3 | $10,876,713 | -46% | 3,481 | $3,125 | $38,289,811 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 | $7,438,829 | -32% | 3,365 | $2,211 | $50,002,497 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 | $4,830,000 | -35% | 3,049 | $1,584 | $58,318,000 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | P | $2,000,000 | 0 | $2,000,000 | ||||
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3 | $7,562,087 | 3,435 | $2,201 | $7,562,087 | 1 | ||
| Sep 26, 2026 | 3 | $7,411,647 | -2% | 3,435 | $2,158 | $14,973,734 | 2 | |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 3 | $5,068,739 | -32% | 3,435 | $1,476 | $20,042,473 | 3 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4 | $1,602,392 | -68% | 3,435 | $466 | $21,644,865 | 4 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2 | $2,748,088 | +71% | 3,435 | $800 | $24,392,953 | 5 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 3 | $1,657,415 | -40% | 3,435 | $483 | $26,050,368 | 6 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 2 | $1,362,730 | -18% | 3,435 | $397 | $27,413,098 | 7 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 4 | $3,141,096 | +131% | -58% | 3,481 | $902 | $30,554,194 | 8 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 3 | $4,659,178 | +48% | -37% | 3,481 | $1,338 | $35,213,372 | 9 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 3 | $3,076,439 | -34% | -39% | 3,481 | $884 | $38,289,811 | 10 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 3 | $930,299 | -70% | -42% | 3,481 | $267 | $39,220,110 | 11 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 3 | $1,557,212 | +67% | -43% | 3,481 | $447 | $40,777,322 | 12 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 3 | $948,610 | -39% | -43% | 3,481 | $273 | $41,725,932 | 13 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 3 | $837,736 | -12% | -39% | 3,481 | $241 | $42,563,668 | 14 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 | $1,965,963 | +135% | -37% | 3,365 | $584 | $44,529,631 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 | $3,044,034 | +55% | -35% | 3,365 | $905 | $47,573,665 | 16 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 | $2,428,832 | -20% | -21% | 3,365 | $722 | $50,002,497 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 | $1,129,449 | -53% | +21% | 3,365 | $336 | $51,131,946 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 | $1,073,995 | -5% | -31% | 3,365 | $319 | $52,205,941 | 19 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 | $674,366 | -37% | -29% | 3,365 | $200 | $52,880,307 | 20 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 | $608,144 | -10% | -27% | 3,365 | $181 | $53,488,451 | 21 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 | $1,450,000 | +138% | -26% | 3,049 | $476 | $54,938,000 | 22 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 | $2,050,000 | +41% | -33% | 3,049 | $672 | $56,988,000 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 | $1,330,000 | -35% | -45% | 3,049 | $436 | $58,318,000 | 24 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3 | $27,413,098 | 3,435 | $7,981 | $27,413,098 | 1 | |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3 | $15,150,570 | -45% | 3,481 | $4,352 | $42,563,668 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 | $10,924,783 | -28% | 3,365 | $3,247 | $53,488,451 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1,327,515 | 358 | 358 | 0 | $4,365,436 | 10/12/2026 | ||||
| Brazil | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 848 | 1,163 | $2,200,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Bulgaria | 9/25/2026 | $92,224 | 0 | 64 | 0 | $287,336 | 10/15/2026 | |||
| China | 9/30/2026 | $843,850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $2,247,084 | 10/15/2026 | |||
| Colombia | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 204 | 404 | $2,500,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 9/25/2026 | $109,791 | 72 | 72 | 188 | $268,802 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 9/24/2026 | $189,123 | 186 | 186 | 364 | $491,044 | 10/13/2026 | |||
| Egypt | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $207,840 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Finland | 9/25/2026 | $129,982 | 85 | 86 | 246 | $474,791 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| France | 9/23/2026 | $0 | 0 | 750 | 1,349 | $10,200,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Germany | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 555 | 983 | $3,400,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Hong Kong | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $665,459 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Hungary | 9/24/2026 | $258,545 | 71 | 71 | 0 | $654,243 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| India | 9/25/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,525,897 | 10/16/2026 | |||
| Italy | 9/24/2026 | $1,066,296 | 0 | 310 | 0 | $3,279,031 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Japan | 9/25/2026 | $0 | 0 | 344 | 688 | $3,500,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| Lithuania | 9/25/2026 | $48,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $132,234 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Mexico | 9/24/2026 | $2,321,231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $6,946,573 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 9/24/2026 | $458,708 | 116 | 117 | 349 | $1,604,373 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 117 | 117 | $905,000 | 10/5/2026 | |||
| Poland | 9/25/2026 | $0 | 0 | 178 | 178 | $767,000 | 10/5/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 9/24/2026 | $272,991 | 62 | 62 | 0 | $895,347 | 10/13/2026 | |||
| Romania | 9/25/2026 | $218,781 | 106 | 106 | 0 | $574,698 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 10/1/2026 | $271,472 | 152 | 152 | 152 | $271,472 | 10/7/2026 | |||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 9/24/2026 | $10,630 | 41 | 41 | 0 | $125,595 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 9/24/2026 | $69,862 | 76 | 76 | 164 | $194,965 | 10/13/2026 | |||
| Spain | 9/25/2026 | $1,530,003 | 326 | 347 | 1,015 | $5,078,988 | 10/15/2026 | |||
| Taiwan | 9/17/2026 | $0 | 0 | 90 | 179 | $1,108,402 | 10/12/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 10/2/2026 | $180,721 | 194 | 202 | 396 | $450,955 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 9/24/2026 | $0 | 0 | 59 | 110 | $2,200,000 | 10/11/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 9/25/2026 | $2,742,845 | 553 | 586 | 1,713 | $7,200,000 | 10/14/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $32,477,435 | |||||||||
| International Total | $97,200,000 | 10/16/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Brad Pitt | James Belmont |
Supporting
| J.K. Simmons | ||
| Anna Lambe |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Ayer | Director | |
| Cameron Alexander | Screenwriter | |
| Olivia Hamilton | Producer | |
| Chris Long | Producer | |
| David Ayer | Producer | |
| Brad Pitt | Producer | |
| Damien Chazelle | Executive Producer | |
| Scott Lumpkin | Executive Producer | |
| Cameron Alexander | Executive Producer | |
| Chris Long | Executive Producer | |
| Pete Chiappetta | Executive Producer | |
| Andrew Lary | Executive Producer | |
| Anthony Tittanegro | Executive Producer | |
| Sophie Cassidy | Executive Producer | |
| Zack Conroy | Executive Producer | |
| Dody Dorn | Editor | |
| Jared Michael Fry | Composer | |
| Mauro Fiore | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.