Action movie and mixed martial arts fans will surely celebrate the arrival of “Beast” to the cinemas. This film has in its plot the emotions and adrenaline of the clashes in the ring, added to the drama of the story of a fighter who returns for one last confrontation. This film features a stellar cast and promises to keep us on the edge of our seats.
It premieres on April 10, 2026.
The Premiere
Title: Beast
Duration: 114 minutes
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: Tyler Atkins
Rating: R
Release: April 10, 2026
The Cast
Daniel MacPherson: Patton James
Bren Foster: Xavier Grau
Mojean Aria: Malon
Russell Crowe: Sammy
Luke Hemsworth: Gabriel Stone
Nathan Phillips: Skip
The Story
The MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is dragged back into the cage when his brother comes under threat. Reuniting with his former coach, Sammy, he commits to staging one last bout in ONE Championship against its brutal champion, Xavier Grau.
In a Real Ring
ONE Championship is partnering with the film. Principal photography took place in Bangkok, at the Impact Arena, where the live ONE Championship event, Friday Fights, held on January 24, 2025, served as the setting for a pivotal scene.
The Director
Tyler Atkins is an Australian writer, director and producer. He made his feature debut with “Bosch & Rockit” (“Ocean Boy”, 2022), a film that he wrote, directed and produced. The film premiered internationally, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Mammoth Film Festival and marked the start of his career in feature filmmaking.
