Eddie Hall is set to return to the spotlight in a powerful new feature-length documentary that promises to show a very different side of the former World’s Strongest Man.
Taming Of The Beast is scheduled for release in late spring 2026 and aims to go far beyond the trophies, titles and viral lifting clips that made Hall a global name.
The film has been announced with a stark message that frames the entire project: “What the world saw was the trophy. What they didn’t see was the cost.”
Marketed as an unfiltered look into the unseen battles behind the public image of “The Beast”, the documentary explores the physical, mental and personal toll that came with becoming one of the strongest men to ever live.
According to the official announcement, TAMING THE BEAST pulls you beyond the titles, the records, and the roar of the crowd — into the unseen battles that shaped Strongman legend Eddie Hall. It adds that this “isn’t just about becoming the strongest man on Earth. It’s about what that pursuit takes from your body, your mind, and your life when the cameras are off.” The message is underlined with the line: “This is the story most people never see.”
The newly released official trailer introduces Taming The Beast as an evocative and deeply personal examination of Hall’s life and career. Check out the full trailer below:
While Eddie Hall is forever linked with his historic 500kg deadlift and his 2017 World’s Strongest Man title, the film makes it clear that his story did not end when he stood on top of the podium. Instead, it shifts focus to what followed that peak, and how success exposed struggles that had long been buried.
Directed by Chris Michael Fretwell and Josias Tschanz, the documentary is produced by Jeridoo Productions, Counting Ants Productions, and Generation Iron. The filmmakers describe the project as an uncompromising look at the man behind the nickname, tracing Hall’s journey from his rise in elite strength sport to the emotional fallout that followed his greatest achievements.
After winning World’s Strongest Man in 2017, Hall returned home to Stoke-on-Trent expecting a sense of fulfilment. Instead, the film explores how he was met with an overwhelming emptiness, echoing a dark chapter from his teenage years when he battled severe mental health challenges. Taming The Beast examines how those unresolved struggles resurfaced at the very height of his success, offering a rare look at the psychological cost of life at the top.
As director Chris M. Fretwell explains: “Taming The Beast is a character study about a man who won the greatest accolade of his career which ultimately exposed some mental health problems he had previously buried as a teen. In the end, it’s about a man who learns he has to live with his demons in order to move forward.”
The announcement has already resulted in a buzz from fans of Hall, with excitement flooding the comments section, with one person writing: “Can’t wait for this!”
A second added: “love that this is a story about the fear of failing. Its a champion mindset. Money isn’t enough. 500kg isn’t enough. Enough, is never enough. Its about pushing forward with all your might until that last breath leaves your body.”
The documentary also follows Hall as he attempts to reset his goals and redefine himself after strongman. Inspired by his childhood hero Arnold Schwarzenegger, he turns his attention towards Hollywood and a potential acting career. That transition proves far from straightforward, and the film captures Hall travelling to the Arnold Classic in Ohio to speak directly with Schwarzenegger in a moment that reignites his sense of purpose.
Just as momentum begins to build, the global pandemic halts progress.
During lockdown, Hall uses social media as a lifeline, connecting directly with fans and revealing a more vulnerable and human side that many had never seen before. These moments form a key part of the film’s exploration of identity beyond elite sport.
Taming The Beast also revisits Hall’s high-profile rivalry with Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, which began in Botswana in 2017 and eventually led to one of the most talked-about crossover boxing matches in sports history. As Hall prepares for the bout in Dubai, his training is disrupted by a devastating bicep injury that threatens his future. Despite launching a new business venture alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and pushing forward, he ultimately suffers defeat in the ring.
Rather than defining him, the loss is portrayed as a turning point. The film shows Hall emerging with a renewed sense of purpose, embracing his role as a mental health advocate and using his platform to encourage others to confront their own struggles.
Taming The Beast is directed by Chris Michael Fretwell and Josias Tschanz, with producers Guido Baechler, Josias Tschanz, Jamie Chambers, Winston George Ellis, and Matt Bell. Guido Baechler also serves as executive producer. The film is scheduled for release in late spring 2026, with collector’s edition physical media available for pre-order now.
Featured image credit: YouTube/Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network
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