‘Beast', an upcoming MMA thriller from Vertigo Releasing, will be released on digital platforms on 1st June 2026.
Directed by Tyler Atkins (‘Bosch', ‘Rockit'), ‘Beast' stars Russell Crowe (‘Gladiator', ‘A Beautiful Mind'), Daniel MacPherson (‘Foundation', ‘Land of Bad') & Luke Hemsworth (‘The Witcher', ‘WestWorld'). Watch the trailer for the film below:
‘Beast' follows ex-con Patton James (Daniel MacPherson), who abandoned his mixed martial arts dream to support his wife, Luciana (Kelly Gale), and daughter. When Patton’s brother Malon suffers a serious injury in a fi ght to make good on his debts, Patton has to risk everything to get back in the ring to avenge him. But to reclaim his old glory and succeed in the ONE Championship, Patton must regain the trust of his ace trainer (Russell Crowe) and keep his own family together.
Other stars of the film include Bren Foster, George Burgess, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, Amy Shark and Saphira Moran. The film was co-written by David Frigerio (‘Land of Bad') & Russell Crowe, marking Crowe's second writing credit, following ‘Poker Face' in 2022.
‘Beast' is produced by John Schwarz, David Frigerio, Michael Schwarz & Tim O'Hair.
