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Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast: First Photos Released Ahead of Trailer

James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and Odin (Uber) in ‘Heart of the Beast’ (Photo © 2026 Paramount Pictures)

Paramount Pictures just debuted the first photos from the upcoming action adventure film Heart of the Beast ahead of the trailer release on June 11th. The six photos show the film’s two lead characters—Brad Pitt and his four-legged co-star Uber—along with director David Ayer.

J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe also star in the survival drama, heading to theaters on September 25, 2026.

Director David Ayer and Brad Pitt on the set (Photo © 2026 Paramount Pictures)

Paramount Pictures offers this synopsis: “After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Pitt) 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 acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.”

“He’s a beast,” stated David Ayer, commenting on Brad Pitt’s performance in an interview with GQ. “He was vulnerable and exposed himself in a way that I haven’t seen before. A constant theme from people who have seen the film is just how raw and believable and profound his performance is.”

Cameron Alexander wrote the script, and Pitt, Ayer, Olivia Hamilton, and Marty Bowen serve as producers. Executive producers include Damien Chazelle, Scott Lumpkin, Cameron Alexander, Chris Long, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Sophie Cassidy, and Zack Conroy.

Brad Pitt plays James Belmont (Photo © 2026 Paramount Pictures)
Brad Pitt as James Belmont and Uber as Odin (Photo © 2026 Paramount Pictures)
James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and Odin (Uber) (Photo © 2026 Paramount Pictures)
Brad Pitt and Director David Ayer on the set of ‘Heart of the Beast’ (Photo © 2026 Paramount Pictures)

This post was last modified on June 9, 2026 1:43 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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