The Beast (film)

The Beast is a 2026 American 3D computer-animated adventure film directed by Sean Anders and written by the Coen Brothers. Produced by Warner Animation Group, the film stars Isabela Moner, Hugh Jackman, Randall Park, Eddie Murphy, Richard Jenkins, Amy Poelher, John Lithgow, and Seth Rogen. In the film, a little homeless girl named Lina Williams comes across a hybrid creature known as "The Beast", who is on the run from the government due to his powerful size and abilities. Together, the two form a close bond and the girl must make a big choice: save herself or save her new friend. The film was released on July 17, 2026, by Warner Bros. and MGM, and received positive reviews from critics, particularly to the voice-acting, humor, and emotional storyline. With a total worldwide of $494.3 million, this movie finished as the eigth highest-grossing film of 2026. A sequel is in development.

Synopsis
Set in a forest in Michigan, the film revolves around Lina Williams, a homeless 9-year old girl who lives alone in the forest and wears nothing but her underwear. While living there, she meets a creature called "The Beast", and ends up having to save his life before the government finds him and captures him due to his enormous size and power.

Voice cast

 * Isabela Moner as Lina Williams, a lonely 9-year old girl who lives in the forests of Michigan and wears only underwear. She comes across The Beast while gathering firewood for her fire pit and decides to help him avoid being caught by the government.
 * Hugh Jackman as The Beast, a ginormous half-bear, half-wolf, half-eagle creature who becomes Lina's best friend and is on the run from the government.
 * Randall Park as Jeremy Riverton, the head of the government who wants to capture The Beast so he can get rich.
 * Eddie Murphy as James T. Murraywise, a park ranger who lives nearby Lina's campsite.
 * Richard Jenkins as Joshua Williams, Lina's self-absorbed father.
 * Amy Poelher as Cheryl Williams, Lina's worrysome mother.
 * John Lithgow and Seth Rogen as Dale and Wilson, Jeremy's assistants.