Grandmasters
8.3
The once esoteric and uninspired world of competitive chess is thrown into turmoil when an eccentric German entrepreneur enlists reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to launch a new league that aims to revolutionize the game, challenge the sport's governing body, and "make chess cool."
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Liza Mandelup Director · Gregory Tripi Composer Benjamin Whatley Cinematographer
United States release October 11, 2026 · Produced in United States
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Boardwalk Pictures
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · June 7, 2026
Premiere · Tribeca Festival
United States · October 11, 2026
Limited theatrical
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