Whalefall

Plot

Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner 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.

About Whalefall

Whalefall is a 2026 American survival thriller film directed and produced by Brian Duffield, based on the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus, who co-wrote the script with Duffield. The film follows a scuba diver (Austin Abrams) who, while searching for the remains of his estranged father (Josh Brolin), is swallowed alive by a sperm whale and attempts to escape. Elisabeth Shue and John Ortiz also star in supporting roles. Whalefall premiered on October 5, 2026 at Cineworld in Leicester Square, London, and was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on October 16. The film received positive reviews from critics while underperforming at the box office.

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