Harsh VardhanJosh Brolin, the versatile American actor, has left an indelible mark on the film industry with a career spanning several decades. He burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s but it was his role as the charismatic Brand Walsh in the cult classic ‘The Goonies’ (1985) that marked his first major movie appearance. From there, Brolin steadily built a reputation for his exceptional talent and commitment to his craft.
Throughout his illustrious career, Brolin has delivered unforgettable performances in various genres. He garnered critical acclaim for his role as Llewelyn Moss in the neo-Western masterpiece film ‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007) and received an Academy Award nomination for his performances in ‘Milk’ (2008). Brolin’s portrayal of the iconic Marvel character Thanos in the ‘Avengers’ film series solidified his status as a box office heavyweight. His remarkable range and dedication to his roles have earned him numerous accolades and awards, making Josh Brolin a true luminary in the world of cinema.
Brolin’s most recent big-screen appearance is in the epic sci-fi blockbuster ‘Dune: Part Two,’ in which he portrays the character Gurney Hallec, and the comedy movie ‘Brothers,’ opposite Peter Dinklage. However, if that cinematic journey feels like a distant memory, it’s worth turning your attention to his exciting lineup of upcoming projects!
1. Weapons (August 8, 2025)
Brolin will star in the Warner Bros.-backed horror film ‘Weapons.’ Written and helmed by Zach Cregger, the film is poised to be an interrelated, multistory horror epic about the disappearance of high school students in a small town. Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich will lead the cast. Other cast members include Benedict Wong, June Diane Raphael, Amy Madigan, Austin Abrams, Toby Huss, Alden Ehrenreich, Melissa Ponzio, and Sergio Duque. ‘Weapons’ has completed post-production, and will be released on August 8, 2025.
2. The Running Man (November 7, 2025)
Josh Brolin has landed the role of the villain in Edgar Wright’s sci-fi movie ‘The Running Man.’ It is based on the eponymous Stephen King novel that the author published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The plot is set in a dystopian United States where the government controls the media. We follow Ben Richards as he volunteers to participate in a deadly game show in which he will be hunted by professional killers over the course of 30 days. If he survives, he will win a cash prize that will help save his sick child and lift his family out of a horrid living condition. Glen Powell has been cast as Ben Richards, with Brolin as the game show’s ruthless producer, Dan Killian. Additional cast members include Lee Pace, Katy O’Brian, David Zayas, Michael Cera, William H. Macy, Emilia Jones, Karl Glusman, and Sean Hayes. The film is in its post-production stage and will be released on November 7, 2025.
3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Brolin will star in the third installment in Netflix’s ‘Knives Out’ film franchise, titled ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ written and directed by Rian Johnson, who also directed the previous two films. The plot is under wraps, but we can expect it to be yet another mind-bending detective thriller filled with colorful characters. Alongside Brolin, we will see Daniel Craig (back as detective Benoit Blanc), Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Josh O’Connor, Thomas Haden Church, Cailee Spaeny, and Daryl McCormack. ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ is in its post-production phase and will be released in 2025. A specific date is yet to be revealed.
4. The Dog Stars (TBA)
In Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi feature film ‘The Dog Stars,’ Brolin has been cast alongside Guy Pearce, Margaret Qualley, and Jacob Elordi. The story, adapted by Mark L. Smith from Peter Heller’s book, is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has wiped out homo sapiens. In such a setting, we have Hig (Elordi), a widowed pilot who lives with his dog, and his neighbor, Bangley (Brolin), an ex-Marine. Hig’s search for a better world lands him in the company of Cima (Qualley), an intern doctor. She is the daughter of a rancher (Pearce). This unexpected encounter slowly evolves into a better future for them all. Filming will begin at the end of April 2025 in Italy and the Dolomite region. A release date for ‘The Dog Stars’ is eagerly awaited.
5. Whalefall (TBA)
Brolin will star alongside Austin Abrams in Brian Duffield’s ‘Whalefall.’ Based on a script by Duffield and Daniel Kraus, the movie follows scuba diver Jay Gardiner (Abrams), who goes for a deep dive in the Pacific Ocean to find the remains of his dead father (Brolin). He soon encounters a huge squid, which brings forth a sperm whale looking for food. The squid soon grabs Jay in its tentacles, but he ultimately ends up in the whale’s stomach. He must find a way of escape before his tanks run out of oxygen. Filming will begin in the spring of 2025, and a release date is eagerly awaited.
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