Challengers — New Official Trailer

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added: Wed, Feb 21st '24

Who would've guessed that the game of tennis could be both emotionally intense and brutally competitive at the same time? But in this new film from Luca Guadagnino starring Zendaya, tennis becomes fertile ground for mind games, gender dynamics, and power struggles.

Check out the brand-new trailer for "Challengers," a new captivating romantic sports drama starring Zendaya ("Dune" and "Euphoria") as Tashi, a former tennis prodigy. She finds herself embroiled in a whirlwind of passion and sensuality, with two fiercely competitive men vying for her heart and approval. Mike Faist from "West Side Story" and Josh O'Connor from "The Crown" co-star as the rivals passionately pursuing Tashi's affections.

After a career-ending injury, Tashi embarks on a new career path as a competitive tennis coach. Yet, she remains entangled with these two men who have transformed competition into a game fueled by passion and desire.

Exploring themes of ambition and rivalry through the lens of this complex love triangle, "Challengers" marks the latest provocative drama from acclaimed Italian director Luca Guadagnino, of "Call Me by Your Name," "Bones and All" and "Suspiria." The film is written by New York playwright and novelist Justin Kuritzkes, who happens to be married to recent Oscar-nominated filmmaker Celine Song, of "Past Lives" fame.

Initially scheduled for release last year in September, "Challengers" faced delays due to the writers' and actors' strikes. Now, eagerly anticipated, the film is set to open in theaters on April 26th.