Harsh Vardhan
Josh 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. 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 performance 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. He also played Gurney Hallec in the epic sci-fi blockbusters ‘Dune’ and ‘Dune: Part Two,’ and Moke Munger in 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. The Dog Stars (March 27, 2026)
In Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi feature film ‘The Dog Stars,’ Brolin has been cast alongside Guy Pearce, Margaret Qualley, Benedict Wong, 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. Post-production is underway, and the movie will be released on March 27, 2026.
2. Whalefall (October 16, 2026)
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. The cast also includes Emily Rudd, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, and Jane Levy. Post-production is underway. ‘Whalefall’ will be released on October 16, 2026.
3. Mister (TBA)
Brolin has been roped in for Wade Eastwood’s action comedy movie ‘Mister,’ which follows a man (Brolin) who wakes up in a strange house covered in blood. He realizes his true identity while fighting off contract killers from his past, including everyone from his exes to his best friend. To escape, he teams up with his estranged daughter, who has also ended up in the family business. However, they will need to repair their relationship in order to survive. Gerald Banda, Nicki Cortese, and Nick Inglis wrote the story. No other cast member has been revealed yet. Filming is set to begin in early 2026 in Spain.
4. My Darling California (TBA)
Josh Brolin will star alongside Jessica Chastain, Mikey Madison, and Chris Pine in Elijah Bynum’s crime thriller movie ‘My Darling California.’ Set in Los Angeles, the film will chart how a single crime weaves together the lives of a TV host, his restless wife, a country music idol, two small-time crooks, and an ex-con, all of whom are chasing the promise of a better life. The cast also includes Don Cheadle and Charles Melton. Bynum wrote the script. Production is scheduled to start in 2026.
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