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Brad Pitt’s survival thriller Heart of the Beast is gearing up for its home entertainment release. This will include additional footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes features. Directed by David Ayer, the film follows a Special Forces veteran and his combat dog as they struggle to survive the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness following a plane crash.
Paramount Pictures will release the film digitally on November 10, 2026, followed by Blu-ray and DVD on January 26, 2027. The bonus features include One Last Mission: Making Heart of the Beast, which explores the film’s locations, crew, and dogs.
Uber & Brad: A Soulful Bond highlights Pitt’s connection with the K-9s. Meanwhile, deleted scenes offer additional moments between James and Odin, described as scenes that will play tug-of-war with your heartstrings.
How much money did Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast make in theaters?
According to Box Office MojoHeart of the Beast earned $188.67 million worldwide. The film collected $67.18 million domestically and $121.5 million from international markets. It opened in North American theaters on September 25, 2026, with $20.04 million. The survival thriller had a reported production budget of $82 million.
Heart of the Beast centers on James Belmont, played by Pitt, a Special Forces veteran who survives a plane crash with his combat dog, Odin. With limited resources and no immediate rescue, the two must depend on their training and instincts to navigate the harsh wilderness. Their journey explores courage, sacrifice, and the challenges of surviving in unfamiliar surroundings.
The film has an 84% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoesbased on 185 reviews. Its audience score is 94%, with more than 2,500 verified ratings. Critics praised the film for its adventure and its story about the bond between humans and dogs.
Cameron Alexander wrote the screenplay, while Ayer directed the project. Pitt also produced the movie alongside Olivia Hamilton, Marty Bowen, and Ayer. Alongside Pitt, the cast also includes J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe.
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes and is rated PG-13 for violence, peril, bloody and injury-related imagery, and some language.