The pitch
The Brink of War (2026)
It shares its release window with The End of Oak Street, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The Brink of War opens in theaters on August 14, 2026.
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In Theaters · August 14, 2026
The Brink of War
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PG
Drama · History
Not all battles are fought with bullets.
President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals, or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
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The Trailer
First look: the The Brink of War trailer
Dropped April 13, 2026
Who’s in it
Who you’ll see in the trailer
Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris and J.K. Simmons lead the cast. Jeff Daniels plays Ronald Reagan.
Behind the film
The history behind The Brink of War
2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment and Designed Epic are producing. Michael Russell Gunn is in the director’s chair. The finished film runs 1 hour 59 minutes. It carries a PG rating in the US.
The case for reacting
This trailer was made to be reacted to
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When does The Brink of War come out?
The Brink of War is scheduled to open in US theaters on August 14, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Brink of War?
Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis and Branka Katić lead the cast, directed by Michael Russell Gunn.
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