Sydney Sweeney Steps into the Ring in ‘Christy’ Boxing Movie Trailer

Sydney Sweeney Steps into the Ring in ‘Christy’ Boxing Movie Trailer

by Alex Billington
September 11, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Oh boy ladies & gentlemen, have I got a treat for you!” Black Bear Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for Christy, scorching on the heels of its successful premiere at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival last week. Christy is now set for a US release in theaters nationwide starting in November later this fall. “What does it take to become a legend?” The sports movie tells the story of of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 1990s. From the TIFF description: “Featuring a career-best performance from Sydney Sweeney, the latest from David Michôd (Animal Kingdom) chronicles groundbreaking boxer Christy Martin’s fierce story of self-actualization in the face of terrifying adversity…” They also add: “Dealing with themes of misogyny, domestic violence, and sexual identity, the film does justice to Christy’s journey by being frank about the obstacles she overcame.” Critics have been saying Sweeney is awards worthy in this, with a powerful emotional lead role as Christy. The cast also includes Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad Coleman, Bryan Hibbard, and Gilbert Cruz. It looks like yet another cliche boxing movie like so many others before it, but it also seems to throw some powerful punches of its own. Take a look.

Here’s the main official trailer (+ poster) for David Michôd’s movie Christy, direct from YouTube:

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life. Christy is directed by Australian filmmaker David Michôd, director of the films Animal Kingdom, The Rover, War Machine, and The King previously, as well as a few shorts. The screenplay is written by Mirrah Foulkes and David Michôd; story by Katherine Fugate. Produced by Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Teddy Schwarzman, Brent Stiefel, Justin Lothrop, David Michôd, Sydney Sweeney. This just premiered at the 2025 Toronto Film Fest this month. Black Bear Pictures releases Michôd’s Christy movie in US theaters on November 7th, 2025.

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