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Beast (2026)

113 min · Action, Sport, action film, drama film, sport film

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A former MMA legend is forced back into the cage to protect his brother.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in ONE Championship against its champion Xavier Grau.

First release year
2026
Runtime (minutes)
113
Production countries
United States; Australia
Original languages
English
Directors
Tyler Atkins
Writers
Russell Crowe · writer; David Frigerio · writer
Cast and characters
Russell Crowe · Sammy; Daniel MacPherson · Patton James; Luke Hemsworth · Gabriel Stone; Mojean Aria · Malon; Kelly Gale · Luciana; George Burgess · Neal; Bren Foster · Xavier Grau; Saphira Moran · Nadine James; Amy Shark · Rose; Herb Dean · himself
Genres
sports action drama; martial arts; action drama
Themes
redemption; family
Tone and mood
action
Premise and plot tags
martial arts; sports drama
Production trivia
The film was originally announced under the working title The Beast in Me.; Principal photography took place in Bangkok at the Impact Arena.
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