Challengers
A charismatic tennis prodigy becomes the prize that pits two inseparable best‑friends against each other on and off the court, forcing them to choose between their rivalry, their friendship, and a chance at love.
“Her game. Her rules.”
Synopsis
Tashi, a former tennis player turned coach, has guided her husband, Art, to become a world-renowned Major champion. After he enters a losing streak, she enlists him in a "Challenger" event, one of the lowest tiers of professional tournaments. There, he faces off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.
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A crew of 568+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Marco CostaShot by Sayombhu MukdeepromScored by Trent ReznorDesigned by Merissa LombardoSound by Craig Berkey Nm0075389Costumes by Robert BellStunts by John Vincent MasonVFX by Dan Cayer
Box Office
2024 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.7× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$94.2M
US & Canada: $50.1M — 53% of worldwide · International: $44.1M (47%)
Opening weekend: $15.0M — 30% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $21.8M — 44% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,477 theaters
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Also known as
- Challengers - Rivalende
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- AustraliaApr 18, 2024
- New ZealandApr 18, 2024
- United StatesApr 22, 2024
- FranceApr 24, 2024
- ItalyApr 24, 2024
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Cast & Crew
568 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Mike Faist
as Art Donaldson
Josh O Connor
as Patrick Zweig
Zendaya
as Tashi Donaldson
Darnell Appling
as Umpire - New Rochelle Final
Bryan Doo
as Art's Physiotherapist
Shane T Harris
as Art's Security Guard
Nada Despotovich
as Tashi's Mother
Joan Mcshane
as Line Judge - New Rochelle Final
Chris Fowler
as TV Sports Commentator - Atlanta 2019
Mary Joe Fernandez
as TV Sports Commentator - Atlanta 2019
A J Lister
as Lily
Connor Aulson
as Leo Du Marier
Supporting cast
52Doria Bramante
as Woman with Headset - Atlanta 2019
Christine Dye
as Motel Front Desk Clerk
James Sylva
as Motel Husband
Kenneth A Osherow
as Motel Husband
Kevin Collins
as New Rochelle Parking Lot Guard
Burgess Byrd
as USTA Official, Line Judge US Open Jr.
Jason Tong
as Line Judge- New Rochelle Final
Hudson Rivera
as Y. Kucera - US Open Jr. Player
Noah Eisenberg
as T. Svoboda - US Open Player
Emma Davis
as A. Mueller- US Open Jr. Player
Naheem Garcia
as Tashi's Father
Alex Bancila
as Grosu
Jake Jensen
as Finn Larsen
Konrad Ryba
as Player - New Rochelle Locker Room
Hailey Gates
as Helen (Patrick's Date)
Andrew Rogers
as Art's Teammate - Stanford
Beverly Kristenson Helton
as Umpire - Stanford Match
Brad Gilbert
as Art's Trainer - Ohio 2011
Sam Xu
as Art's Fan
Caleb Schneider
as Puppeteer
Jack Amsler
as Tennis Player
Sam Arnold
as Tennis Professional
David S Bookbinder
as Tennis Fan
Lachlan Boyle
as Waiter
Courtney Brooks
as Waitress
Taysha Lujan Castilla
as College Student
Cameen M Copeland
as Tennis Spectator
Dennis Daniel
as Spectator
Tierre Diaz
as Tennis Fan
Chauncey Duren
as Umpire
Faith Fay
as Tennis Fan
Jeffrey Ford
as Tennis Spectator
Alyssa Frey
as College Spectator
Elaine Victoria Grey
as Posh Spectator
Josh Habib
as Adidas Official
Jason Hewitt
as Spectator
Ian Dylan Hunt
as Bartender
Lizzy Kircher
as Waitress
Laurie Kwiatkowski
as Spectator
Bobby Leigh
as Andre
Donna Martuge
as Spectator
Erin Mcanespie
as Spectator
Francis Mcginny
as Spectator
Casey Mcneal
as Atlanta Official
Nicole Nassif
as Bar Patron
Travis Nunes
as Athlete
Patricia Pinto
as Parent
Miranda Reilly
as Spectator
Rhonda Araujo Smith
as Student Spectator
Juan Szilagyi
as Spectator
Annabella Valle
as Featured Party Guest
Gene Yee
as Restaurant Patron
Directors
1Writers
1Producers
16Amy Pascal
Producer, Producers
Bernard Bellew
executive producer
Daniel Chavez
visual effects producer
Daniela Venturelli
associate producer
Darnell Appling
associate producer
Kevin Ulrich
executive producer
Kim H Winther
co-producer
Lorenzo Mieli
executive producer
Luca Guadagnino
Producer, Producers
Matt Bell
epk producer
Nicola Pentecoste
visual effects line producer: Frame by Frame
Rachel O Connor
Producer, Producers
Swapnil Kharche
visual effects producer
Thanasi Andrianos
epk & bts producer
Virginia Cefaly
visual effects producer: Frame by Frame
Zendaya
Producer
Other crew
496J W Anderson
(as Jonathan Anderson), as Jonathan Anderson
Brandon Hollyer
1st assistant accountant
Sophie Fazio
1st team pa
Ryan Klutch
2nd 2nd assistant director
Elle Davida
2nd assistant accountant
Kelly Doran
2nd boom & sound utility
Courtney Dreher
3d artist: Zero VFX
Chris D Chapman
a' camera dolly grip
Bianca Butti
a' camera operator
Neely Eddleston
accounting clerk
Rick Beausoleil
add. rigging electrican (uncredited)
Josiah Bedrosian
add'l grip
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