Whalefall

Whalefall is an upcoming horror thriller set off the central coast of California. The story follows Jay Gardiner, a diver who searches for his father's remains in the ocean. During his dive, he is swallowed by a large sperm whale. With only one hour of oxygen remaining, Jay must rely on the lessons his father taught him to find a way to escape the animal's belly.

Directed by Brian Duffield, this project is his third feature film following Spontaneous and No One Will Save You. Duffield also co-wrote the screenplay with Daniel Kraus. The movie is produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, and Allan Mandelbaum through 20th Century Studios, Imagine Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Jurassic Party Productions. The cast features Austin Abrams in the lead role as Jay Gardiner, alongside Josh Brolin as Mitt Gardiner and Elisabeth Shue as Zara Gardiner. Other cast members include Jane Levy, Emily Rudd, and John Ortiz. The production involved a credited crew of 42 people. The film has a runtime of 98 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 14, 2026.