Vertical has officially debuted the first teaser trailer for The Weight, an atmospheric, character-driven survival thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe. Marking the feature directorial debut of veteran editor Padraic McKinley, the Great Depression-era action drama draws heavy inspiration from gritty 1970s survivalist cinema to deliver a high-stakes narrative anchored in absolute parental desperation.
Ethan Hawke that evokes the muscular grit of Paul Newman’s classic anti-hero roles. The stacked ensemble supporting cast features Julia Jones (playing a resourceful cook named Anna), Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Sam Hazeldine, and Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen.The Weight is officially scheduled to make its exclusive theatrical debut across the United States on September 18, 2026.
The Weight – Official Trailer
