Samuel L. Jackson’slatestaction thrillerjust locked down itsdigital release dateafter a brieftheatrical run. The actor’s high-stakespresidential blockbusterreveals when and where audiences can watch it from home.
The Beast arrives on digital next week
Renny Harlin’s action thriller The Beast will arrive on Prime Video on November 17 for digital purchase. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson as the President of the United States and Joel Kinnaman as Agent Taft. Guy Burnet and Colin Morgan also star in the 99-minute feature, which Umair Aleem wrote.
The film follows the President as a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the United States. He must uncover the extent of The Beast’s highly classified offensive capabilities to survive. The story blends high-stakes presidential action with a contained thriller format.
The Beast had its theatrical release on October 9, 2026, through Aura Entertainment. The distributor acquired the film’s U.S. rights at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The movie currently holds a 5.1 rating on IMDb from audience votes.
Production on the film began in October 2024 in the Canary Islands and Madrid. James Madigan originally signed on to direct the project when it was first announced in September 2023. However, Harlin replaced Madigan as director in November 2024 as filming neared its wrap in Spain.
Harlin is known for directing action films like Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and Deep Blue Sea. He has stayed active in recent years with projects including The Bricklayer and The Strangers trilogy. Notably, The Beast marks his third film release in 2026, alongside The Strangers: Chapter 3 and Deep Water.
Jackson returns to the action genre after a prolific career spanning decades. Keith Kjarval, Wayne Marc Godfrey, Nicki Cortese, John Logan Pierson, and Peter Berg produced the film. Furthermore, Tuomas Kantelinen composed the score, and Jacques Jouffret served as cinematographer. Prime Video lists the film under its action and suspense categories.