Wikimedia Commons/Whalefall movie Movie Trapped inside a whale, a diver fights for survival and confronts his past. Watch the intense first trailer for Whalefall. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - The first trailer for Whalefall, directed by Brian Duffield and based on Daniel Klaus's 2023 novel, was unveiled at CinemaCon by 20th Century Studios, offering audiences a glimpse into the film's intense underwater setting. Leading the cast is Austin Abrams, who plays a scuba diver swallowed alive by a massive sperm whale.