Whalefall: A Grief-Driven Survival Thriller Sparks Debate on 2026's 'Daddy Issues' Trend
20th Century Studios' 'Whalefall' follows a son trapped in a sperm whale's stomach while processing his father's suicide. Critics and cultural commentators are debating whether the film's literal take on grief is a melodramatic misstep or part of a broader 2026 trend of genre films exploring paternal loss and reconciliation.