Paramount Pictures releases the first trailer for “Heart of the Beast,” a survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and featuring a German Shepherd combat dog companion. The film follows James Belmont, a former Army Special Forces soldier, who must make his way back to civilization after his small plane crashes deep in the Alaskan wilderness. In the trailer and accompanying synopsis, Belmont is stranded alongside Odin, a retired service dog, as both characters face harsh conditions and fight to survive. The movie is directed by David Ayer, known for action films such as “Fury” and “Suicide Squad.” Other cast members mentioned across sources include J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. The story centers on the survival journey and the relationship between the soldier and his dog as they endure the elements and attempt to reach safety. While the narrative is set in Alaska, at least one outlet reports the film was shot entirely in New Zealand at multiple national park and location settings. Paramount plans to release the film in theaters in September.