They Fight
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| Directed by | Sheldon Candis |
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| Based on | They Fight by Andrew Renzi |
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| Cinematography | Mark Jeevaratnam |
| Edited by | Nona Khodai |
| Music by | Gary Gunn |
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| Distributed by | Hulu |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
They Fight is a 2026 American sports drama film directed by Sheldon Candis and co-written by Andrew Renzi. It stars André Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, Toissaint Francois Battiste, and Mykelti Williamson. It is based on the 2018 documentary film of the same name.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026, and was released on Hulu on July 17.
Plot
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Recently released from prison, coach Walt Manigan joins a local youth gym to help a ragtag team of adolescent boxers aspiring to a national championship.
Cast
[edit]- André Holland as Walt Manigan
- Wendell Pierce as Slim
- Samira Wiley as Ketta
- Anthony B. Jenkins as Peanut
- Toissaint Francois Battiste as Quincey
- Mykelti Williamson as Coach Mac
- Erika Woods as Beverly
- Aaliyah Mayo as Lashawna
- Khawaja Aziz as Referee (uncredited)
- Patrick Armstrong as Referee (uncredited)
- Salvatore Seeley as Referee (uncredited)
Production
[edit]Principal photography had wrapped in December 2025, on a sports drama film based on the 2018 documentary film They Fight. It starred André Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, Toissaint Francois Battiste, and Mykelti Williamson.[1] In April 2026, the first film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.[2]
Release
[edit]They Fight premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026,[3] and was released on Hulu on July 17, 2026.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Couch, Aaron (November 25, 2025). "Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce and Samira Wiley Starring in Boxing Drama 'They Fight' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan (April 16, 2026). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup with 103 World Premiere Features". Indie Wire. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ "That Friend - Tribeca". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (June 8, 2026). "Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley Lead Trailer for Hulu's Boxing Drama 'They Fight' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
External links
[edit]- They Fight at IMDb