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. Starring Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and Oscar? winner Russell Crowe (Actor in a Leading Role, Gladiator, 2000).
BEAST Movie
Beast (2026) follows a former MMA champion who returns to the cage for one final fight to protect his brother and reclaim his legacy, facing a brutal title-holder in a high-stakes showdown.
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Cast: Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, Amy Shark, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, and Russell Crowe
Directed by: Tyler Atkins
Screenplay by: David Frigerio and Russell Crowe
Story by: David Frigerio
Produced by: John Schwarz, David Frigerio, Michael Schwarz, Tim O’Hair
Grindstone Entertainment Group presents, a Broken Open Pictures and Deeper Water Films production, in association with Armagh Films / Media Finance Capital / Three 777 Films / Stan Entertainment / Black Pearl Productions / In the Tent Productions / Spectrum Entertainment / Solution Entertainment Group.
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: (L-R) Michael Jai White and Daniel MacPherson attend "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: Tommy Aaron attends "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: David Frigerio attends "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: (L-R) Vinicius Cenci, Giga Chikadze and Uros Medic attend "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: Director Tyler Atkins attends "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: Daniel MacPherson attends "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: (L-R) Song Yadong and Mackenzie Dern attend "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 08: (L-R) Daniel MacPherson and director Tyler Atkins attend "Beast" Los Angeles Special Screening at Cosm Los Angeles on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate/Grindstone)
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