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Whalefall: release date and where to watch

2026 American film directed by Brian Duffield

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Quick answer

Whalefall is 1 hr 38 min long (98 minutes), rated PG-13.

Whalefall opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026. A streaming or digital release date has not been announced yet.

U.S. release
October 16, 2026
Where
Theaters
Streaming / digital
Not announced
Runtime
98 min
Rating
PG-13
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Watch the Whalefall trailer

Official trailer, played through YouTube's embedded player.

About Whalefall

Whalefall is a survival thriller film directed by Brian Duffield, starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue. It opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026.

  • Directed by: Brian Duffield
  • Cast: Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd
  • Distributor (per Wikidata): 20th Century Studios

How to watch Whalefall

Whalefall is a theatrical release, so it plays in movie theaters first. Studios announce digital purchase/rental and subscription streaming dates separately, and we add them here once they are confirmed.

Common questions

When does Whalefall come out?

Whalefall is listed for release in U.S. theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Where can I watch Whalefall?

In movie theaters first. A streaming or digital release date has not been announced; studios set these separately, and we add them here when they're confirmed.

How long is Whalefall?

The listed runtime is 98 minutes (1 h 38 min).

What is Whalefall rated?

It is listed as rated PG-13.

Sources

  1. Whalefall on Wikidata
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  2. Whalefall on Wikipedia
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  1. Release details imported from Wikidata.