{"id":178392,"date":"2025-09-29T19:38:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/178392\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T19:38:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:38:13","slug":"fight-for-84-netflix-boxing-movie-starring-jamie-foxx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/178392\/","title":{"rendered":"Fight for 84: Netflix Boxing Movie Starring Jamie Foxx"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Picture: Jamie Foxx (left) and Malachi Beasley (right) star in Fight for \u201984 for Netflix<\/p>\n

Jamie Foxx\u2019s sixth major project for Netflix<\/a>, Fight for \u201984, has started filming as of September 2025. Foxx will play Master Sergeant Roosevelt Sanders of the US Marines entrusted with last-minute training a boxing team capable of competing for gold at the 1984 Olympics after a devastating tragedy. Newcomer Malachi Beasley recently joined the cast alongside Foxx. Here\u2019s everything we know so far about Fight for \u201984 on Netflix.<\/p>\n

Fight for \u201984 is an upcoming Netflix Original sports drama film directed by Andr\u00e9s Baiz (Griselda<\/a>, Narcos). The director shared the following about the project:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat excites me about Fight for \u201984 is how deeply human it is. It\u2019s a story about second chances, about rebuilding after loss, and about finding strength through connection. This isn\u2019t about fame or glory \u2013 it\u2019s about heart, discipline, and purpose. In a time when so many of us are trying to find meaning again, this story feels more relevant than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eric Newman is producing for Grand Electric, and Bryan Unkeless for Night Owl. Jamie Foxx stars and produced alongside Michael W. Abbott for A Move Film Productions. The executive producers for the film include Andy Weiss for A Webros Entertainment Production, as well as Henry Tillman and Datari Turner. Netflix first announced the project during the 2025 Upfront presentation in New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the plot of Fight for \u201984?<\/p>\n

The synopsis for the film reads:<\/p>\n

\u201cNearly four years after the tragic plane crash that took the lives of the U.S. boxing team, pressure is mounting on those expected to fill their shoes and bring home medals. With Coach Pat Nappi returning as the face of the operation, officials turn to Master Sergeant Roosevelt Sanders to assemble and train a team worthy of Olympic gold \u2014 with only 11 months to prepare. Sanders earns the respect of a group of underdogs as he trains them to work together as a team, and defy the odds to become the greatest in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who is in the cast of Fight for \u201984?<\/p>\n

Jamie Foxx was the first cast member announced for the film. He plays the role of Sergeant Roosevelt Sanders<\/a>. Foxx is no stranger to Netflix, having frequently collaborated with the streaming service over the past several years on projects such as\u00a0Project Power<\/a>,\u00a0Day Shift<\/a>,\u00a0Dad Stop Embarrassing Me,\u00a0They Cloned Tyrone<\/a>, and\u00a0Back in Action,<\/a> which have since become part of\u00a0Netflix\u2019s list of most-watched titles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Picture: Jamie Foxx in Project Power (left), They Cloned Tyrone (centre), and Back in Action (right) \u2013 Netflix<\/p>\n

Recently announced to have joined<\/a> the cast is newcomer Malachi Beasley. It\u2019s unknown what role Beasley will play in the film. The actor has yet to star in a feature film; however, his career is off to a strong start, having been cast in Fight for \u201984 and in Kathryn Bigelow\u2019s<\/a> upcoming Netflix thriller, A House of Dynamite.<\/p>\n

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Picture: Malachi Beasley<\/p>\n

No other cast members have been announced at this time.<\/p>\n

What is the production status of Fight for \u201984?<\/p>\n

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Development<\/p>\n

Filming Scheduled<\/p>\n

Filming Ongoing<\/p>\n

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Filming is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2025, and is expected to conclude by December 2, 2025. Eric Newman posted on Instagram that filming<\/a> had begun, writing, \u201cDAY 1, FIGHT FOR \u201884, NEW JERSEY FALL 2025\u201d<\/p>\n

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When is the Fight for \u201984 Netflix release date?<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, Netflix has yet to announce a release date or a release window for\u00a0Fight for \u201984. Considering the filming schedule, it\u2019s possible that we could see the film on Netflix before the end of 2026<\/a>. However, a 2027 release is more realistic.<\/p>\n

As production progresses and 2026 approaches, we\u2019ll learn whether Netflix plans to release the film in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are you looking forward to watching Fight for \u201984 on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n