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 Running Man (November 14, 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 14, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
2. The Dog Stars (November 14, 2025)
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. Filming is underway, and the movie will be released on November 14, 2025.
3. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (December 12, 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’ has completed post-production and will be released on December 12, 2025. You can check out the teaser trailer here.
4. 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. The cast also includes Emily Rudd, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, and Jane Levy. Filming is underway, and a release date is eagerly awaited.
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