Austin Abrams gets caught in a giant sperm whale while diving in the first footage of Whalefall (2026). The claustrophobic thriller, which will be released in cinemas in October, has a first teaser.
First teaser
It is unprecedented nightmare material for those who suffer from claustrophobia, but the exciting thriller Whalefall should take over cinemas in October. The new film, which has a battle with an enormous sperm whale as its starting point, has now been provided with a first teaser. Are you going to check this?
Big sperm whale
During a daring diving attempt to recover his father’s remains, the unthinkable happens for Jay Gardiner: he is swallowed alive by an 80-foot-long, 60-ton sperm whale. Trapped in the pitch-black, oxygen-deprived stomachs of the sea monster, a claustrophobic race against time begins. With a dwindling supply of breathing air, Jay has exactly one hour to escape an intense death in the depths of the ocean.
The story is about a diver who, while looking for the remains of his father, is swallowed by a 24-meter-long, 60-ton sperm whale.
Cast members
The lead role of Jay Gardiner is played by Austin Abrams, who we know from Euphoria (2019–2026) in Weapons (2025). The cast is completed by Josh Brolin, Emily Rudd and Elisabeth Shue. Whalefall is directed by Brian Duffield (No One Will Save You (2023)) and is based on the 2023 book of the same name by Daniel Kraus. The thriller comes 14 October out in the cinema.
Image: ‘Whalefall’ via TMDB
