What to expect
Whalefall (2026)
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.
Opening against Street Fighter, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The theatrical release lands October 16, 2026.
Behind the film
The history behind Whalefall
Imagine Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment and 20th Century Studios are behind the production. Brian Duffield is in the director’s chair, with writing credits for Daniel Kraus. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 38 minutes.
The case for reacting
This trailer was made to be reacted to
The tension in a thriller tease builds on what stays offscreen. Record the moment you start guessing.
Every theatrical release wants the same thing: a real reaction before the reviews show up. Yours can be first.
Reactions on Reactr
Be one of the first to react
Reaction clips for Whalefall will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
Whalefall: quick answers
How do I make my own Whalefall reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/whalefall, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does Whalefall come out?
Whalefall is scheduled to open in US theaters on October 16, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Whalefall?
Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz and Jane Levy lead the cast, directed by Brian Duffield.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
