The verdict
Audiences rate it 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB across 36 votes — a strong score. It is playing 87 times at 19 cinemas across 14 districts, from HK$60 to HK$150 depending on cinema and time. The cheapest seat is at Broadway Kwai Fong (Metroplaza) in Kwai Fong, HK$60. Category IIA · 101 minutes.
What it is about
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.
What to expect
David Ayer strips the survival thriller down to two bodies and a frozen horizon. Brad Pitt plays a Special Forces officer whose plane goes down in Alaska; the only other survivor is his combat dog, Odin. The movie spends most of its 101 minutes on the practical, punishing work of staying alive — shelter, wounds, hunger — and the way that work tightens the tether between the man and the animal. J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe appear in supporting turns, but the weight sits squarely on Pitt and the dog. It is leaner and less adrenalised than Ayer's earlier action work, closer to a wilderness procedural with teeth. The movie opens in Hong Kong on 24 September 2026, playing English with Chinese subtitles across seven cinemas in six districts. Over the next week there are 14 screenings; the cheapest ticket is HK$100. No certificate is listed yet, so confirm age restrictions with the cinema.
Trailer
Cast
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Brad Pitt
James Belmont -
J.K. Simmons
Walter Boone -
Anna Lambe
Amber - Uber Odin The Dog
Crew
- Director David Ayer
- Writer Cameron Alexander
- Original Music Composer Jared Michael Fry
- Director of Photography Mauro Fiore
- Editor Dody Dorn
- Producer Brad Pitt
- Producer David Ayer
- Executive Producer Cameron Alexander
- Producer Olivia Hamilton
- Producer Marty Bowen
- Executive Producer Damien Chazelle
- Executive Producer D. Scott Lumpkin
- Executive Producer Chris Long
- Executive Producer Sophie Cassidy
- Executive Producer Zack Conroy
- Executive Producer Pete Chiappetta
- Executive Producer Andrew Lary
- Executive Producer Anthony Tittanegro
Where to watch it
81 screenings at 18 cinemas over the next week, from HK$60.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Cinemas Tai Wai (The Wai) | Tai Wai | — | 8 | Wed 18:10 | HK$70–120 |
| Emperor Cinemas Wong Chuk Hang (THE SOUTHSIDE) | Wong Chuk Hang | — | 8 | Wed 19:50 | HK$70–120 |
| PREMIERE ELEMENTS (Kowloon Station) | Tsim Sha Tsui | — | 8 | Thu 10:30 | HK$60–110 cheapest |
| Emperor Cinemas Tsim Sha Tsui (iSQUARE) | Tsim Sha Tsui | — | 7 | Thu 10:15 | HK$75–120 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tsuen Wan (Citywalk) | Tsuen Wan | — | 6 | Wed 20:15 | HK$70–110 |
| Emperor Cinemas Causeway Bay (Times Square) | Causeway Bay | — | 5 | Wed 22:15 | HK$75–130 |
| Emperor Cinemas Central (Entertainment Building) | Central | — | 5 | Thu 16:00 | HK$150 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tseung Kwan O (The LOHAS) | Tseung Kwan O | — | 5 | Wed 18:05 | HK$60–110 |
| MOViE MOViE Pacific Place (Admiralty) | Admiralty | — | 5 | Thu 13:10 | HK$130 |
| PALACE ifc | Central | — | 5 | Thu 17:20 | HK$80–130 |
| MOViE MOViE Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) | Taikoo Shing | — | 4 | Thu 13:00 | HK$100 |
| MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) | Yuen Long | — | 4 | Thu 15:15 | HK$100 |
| B+ cinema apm (Kwun Tong) | Kwun Tong | — | 2 | Thu 13:00 | HK$90 |
| Broadway Mongkok | Mong Kok | — | 2 | Thu 11:10 | HK$60 |
| Broadway Tsuen Wan | Tsuen Wan | — | 2 | Thu 14:25 | HK$95 |
| Emperor Cinemas Macau (Lisboeta) | — | — | 2 | Wed 18:20 | HK$125–130 |
| Emperor Cinemas Tuen Mun (Sun Tuen Mun Centre) | Tuen Mun | — | 2 | Fri 13:35 | HK$85 |
| Broadway Kwai Fong (Metroplaza) | Kwai Fong | — | 1 | Fri 12:00 | HK$60 |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
What viewers said
**Brave, emotional, and beautiful** I had the opportunity to watch this movie before its official release, experiencing the premiere early. The film is gripping, and several scenes had me on the edge of my seat. The direction is excellent, and Brad Pitt's performance is outstanding. Although the story is set in Alaska, most of the shooting took place in New Zealand, showcasing a beautiful wilderness. The emotional scenes were well-executed, making it easy to relate to the protagonist. […]
dumasori — 7/10 · read in full
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 101 minutes.
- What language is it in, and are there subtitles?
- English with Chinese subtitles.
- Is it suitable for children?
- No certificate has been published yet. Check with the cinema before booking.
- How widely is it playing in Hong Kong?
- 14 screenings over the next 7 days, across 7 cinemas in 6 districts. Tickets from HK$100.
