The Yeti (film)
2026 American film
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The Yeti is a 2026 American monster film directed and written by Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta, in their feature directorial debuts. The film follows oil tycoon Merriell Sunday Sr. and adventurer Hollis Bannister who have disappeared without a trace, with their last known location being northern Alaska, which prompts Ellie Bannister and Merriell Sunday Jr. to search for their missing fathers, but as the search ensues, a prehistoric monster is stalking them.
- Gene Gallerano
- William Pisciotta
- Gene Gallerano
- William Pisciotta
- Johnathan Brownlee
- Ross Meyerson
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| Cinematography | Joel Froome |
| Edited by | Christina Bennett Lind |
| Music by | John Hunter |
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| Distributed by | Well Go USA Entertainment |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $52,689[2] |
The film was theatrically released in the United States on April 4, 2026.
Cast
- Brittany Allen as Ellie Bannister
- William Sadler as Hollis Bannister, an adventurer who disappeared without a trace
- Corbin Bernsen as Merriell Sunday Sr., an oil tycoon who disappeared without a trace
- Heather Lind as Marianne
- Jim Cummings as Booker
- Eric Nelsen as Merriell Sunday Jr.
Production
Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta directed and written the film, in their feature directorial debuts. Johnathan Brownlee and Ross Meyerson produced the film under their Torfoot Entertainment Group production company. Jim Cummings was cast in the film by October 2024.[3] On January 16, 2025, Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen, Corbin Bernsen, and William Sadler were added to the cast of the film.[4] Principal photography began at Buffalo, New York[4] on January 20,[5] and wrapped on February 17,[6] with Joel Froome as the cinematographer.[7] The creature design for the film was done by Wayne Anderson and Ali Gordon. The stunt coordinator and second unit director was provided by Freddie Poole. Frank Coppola was the production designer for the film.[3] Christina Bennett Lind edited the film. John Hunter composed the score for the film.[8]
Release
Radiant Films acquired the international sales to the film at the American Film Market.[3] The film has been sold to Plaion Pictures for the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy, Aqua Pinema for Turkey, Empire Networks for India, Phoenicia Pictures for the Middle East, and Rialto Distribution for Australia and New Zealand.[4] Well Go USA Entertainment released the film theatrically at AMC Theaters on April 4 and 8, 2026, before releasing on digital platforms on April 10.[9][10] The film had its world premiere at Beyond Fest Chicago on April 3.[11][12]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 48% of 21 critics' reviews are positive.[13]
