Beast

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Beast

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Apr 2026

1h 54m

Action

Drama

Sports

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After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder -- a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ's legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender's stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he's built.

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Critics Consensus

A propulsive, hard-edged sports drama, Beast wrings visceral thrills and working-class grit from a durable formula.

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Jared Richards

The Age (Australia)

Jun 1, 2026

2/5

Genre fans will enjoy – especially its final act’s remarkably visceral fights, filmed relentlessly up-close and packed with horrifying squelches and screams.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 23, 2026

3.5/5

It’s an old formula but a durable one and the fights are shot with a nervy alertness to the traumatic potential in every kick, punch and choke hold.

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Nikki Gemmell

The Australian

Apr 20, 2026

4/5

Beast is tight. Moving. Working class us. It zings along; grabbing you by the balls (if I may be so bold) and not letting you go until its last propulsive moments.

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Rosie Fletcher

Radio Times

Sep 24, 2026

3/5

Director Tyler Atkins deftly captures the highs and lows of the sport, while the family drama at heart keeps the film grounded. Impressive.

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

Aug 5, 2026

3/5

It may not stay with you for long, but the film manages to deliver an honest, entertaining fight story without pretending to be anything more.

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

Jun 27, 2026

3 stars

'Beast' packs a punch with story about MMA fighters.

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nina w

Apr 20, 2026

best movie like it since Rocky

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Marcelo

Apr 17, 2026

Started slow but ended good.

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Michael E

Apr 17, 2026

A really inspiring sports drama. 2 thumbs up!

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Charles S

Apr 16, 2026

Not bad but pales next to WARRIOR or any of ROCKY, CREEDS or EARLY VAN DAMME films.

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Mr Hollywood

Apr 16, 2026

Typical sports movie. Has its moments but it’s so by the book. Nothing surprises

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Karen

Apr 16, 2026

Heart pounding movie the fight scenes were crazy!

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Synopsis

After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder -- a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ's legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender's stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he's built.

Director: Tyler Atkins
Producer: John Schwarz, David Frigerio, Michael Schwarz, Tim O'Hair
Screenwriter: Russell Crowe, David Frigerio, David Frigerio, Russell Crowe
Distributor: Grindstone Entertainment Group
Production Co: Broken Open Pictures, Deeper Water Films, Armagh Films Media Finance Capital, Three 777 Films, Stan Entertainment, Black Pearl Productions, In the Tent Productions, Spectrum Entertainment, Solution Entertainment Group
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Some Violence/Bloody Images|Sexual Material/Nudity)
Genre: Action, Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2026
Runtime: 1h 54m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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