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.
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Plot
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
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
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. In April 2026, the first film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival. Filming took place in Baltimore in October and November 2025.
Release
They Fight premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026, and was released on Hulu on July 17, 2026.
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