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From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
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With its trio of outstanding performers volleying their star power back and forth without ever dropping the ball, Challengers is a kinetic and sexy romp at court.

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Challengers' charms might be too subtle for some, but if you're looking for a character-driven story about attraction, there's a lot to like here.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk All’s fair in love and tennis: it’s a brutal, animalistic tussle that leaves no one unscathed. Rated: 4/5 Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Matthew Lickona San Diego Reader Guadagnino knows how to make people very, very attractive. But that’s not the same as interesting. Rated: 1/5 Jun 20, 2024 Full Review Annie Berke The New Republic Challengers hails the voyeuristic spectator at every turn: It’s a movie as much about watching as about performing, as much about scopophilia as exhibitionism. Jun 6, 2024 Full Review Henry Wong Esquire UK Thank god Guadagnino leans into the sport’s sex appeal. This is a man who relishes spoiled peaches, human hearts, short shorts, and has now assembled three of Hollywood’s most buzzy actors for a two-hour endorphin rush. Aug 11, 2025 Full Review Kyle Amato Boston Hassle Who doesn’t love a good game of tennis? Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Sammie Purcell Rough Draft Atlanta This is one of Guadagnino’s best, a ferocious outing that buzzes with eroticism, somehow leaving you wanting more while feeling like you could run a marathon by its end. Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Teresa I’m going to say this wasn’t half bad for young people acting. Really risqué and a new style of gossip and drama. I actually didn’t mind anything but the pickleball idea. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Julian Absolutely dreadful. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Ron tennis was great, acting was good, I was confused with the premise Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/27/25 Full Review Yue Z Zendaya’s beauty is perfectly captured, but the film is essentially a bromance disguised as a sports drama and a love triangle. Her intimate scenes feel unnecessary. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Ki B Pretty good sports drama. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Sophia S Incredible acting and directing. What more can I say Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
Director
Luca Guadagnino
Producer
Amy Pascal, Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Rachel O'Connor
Screenwriter
Justin Kuritzkes
Distributor
MGM
Production Co
Why Are You Acting Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Frenesy Film Company, Pascal Pictures
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Graphic Nudity|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 26, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 17, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$50.1M
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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