20th Century Studios has released a second trailer for Whalefall, highlighting a scuba diver swallowed by an enormous sperm whale and fighting to survive inside it. Austin Abrams stars as the diver searching for his deceased father’s remains.
What the new trailer reveals
The trailer shows Abrams desperately avoiding the whale’s mouth as it feeds, eventually being swallowed whole. Inside the creature, he encounters a claustrophobic landscape populated by other sea creatures, with oxygen running low as the clock ticks down.
Described as a survival thriller set inside a living animal, the film has been described as The Martian meets 127 Hours, a pairing echoed in the trailer’s tone.
The project is directed by Brian Duffield and is an adaptation of Daniel Kraus’ acclaimed novel, with a cast that also includes Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd.
What we know about Whalefall
A visually striking take on a high-stakes premise, with the action confined to the interior of a giant whale.
Release date and platforms
Whalefall swims into theaters on October 16, 2026.
