Whalefall
Hold your breath.
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.
Directed by Brian Duffield · Thriller · 98 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Brian Duffield
Studio
Imagine Entertainment / 20th Century Studios
Release
2026-10-14
Runtime
98 min
Genres
Thriller
Cast & Characters
Jay Gardiner
Austin Abrams
Zara Gardiner
Elisabeth Shue
Hewey
John Ortiz
Eva Gardiner
Jane Levy
Nan Gardiner
Emily Rudd
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of October 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Whalefall come out?+
Whalefall is scheduled for release on 2026-10-14.
How long is Whalefall?+
Whalefall has a runtime of 98 min.
Who directed Whalefall?+
Whalefall was directed by Brian Duffield.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Whalefall" is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing enthusiasm for the intense trailer and the idea of a fun, action-packed film featuring Austin Abrams. Some viewers have also praised the film's ability to balance darkness with light moments, such as the humor found in the character of poor Austin Abrams.
From the trailer's comments
- How intense do you want the trailer to be? - Yes.
@dhanwindersinghrollno48non46 · 630 likes"Survivors survive." - Thanos
@JesvinderVirk · 844 likesThis will be a fun ride for someone who fears deep water and has claustrophobia. And so GODDAMN GOEEYY!!!!
@ishanbansal5444 · 653 likesHe will survive inside of a whale and A zombie apocalypse
@amarigranville7742 · 1202 likesCan poor austin abrams just have a nice movie where he just reads a book and drinks coffee please 😂
@casey864 · 291 likesI'm glad you can see whats going on. So many movies are so dark now, I expected it to be barely visible inside the whale.
@brewbaccadahutt4455 · 69 likesSWEET MOTHER OF JESUS, that was more intense than the last trailer! He is definitely losing that hand. 😰
@JadeSylvinaVA · 307 likesSomeone cast Austin Abrams in a spa day film
@BreeZeeGee · 143 likes
