Undercard (film)
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| Directed by | Tamika Miller |
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| Cinematography | Ana M. Amortegui |
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| Music by | EmmoLei Sankofa |
Production company | Catalyst Studios |
| Distributed by | Seismic Releasing |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Undercard is a 2025 American sports drama film directed by Tamika Miller and co-written by Anita M. Cal. It stars Wanda Sykes, Bentley Green, Roselyn Sánchez, Berto Colón, Estella Kahiha, Xavier Mills, and William Stanford Davis.
Cast
[edit]- Wanda Sykes as Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart
- Bentley Green as Keith
- Roselyn Sánchez
- Berto Colón as Hector
- Estella Kahiha as Meka
- Xavier Mills as Kordell
- William Stanford Davis as Baba T
Production
[edit]In February 2024, it was reported that a sports drama film directed by Tamika Miller and co-written by Anita M. Cal was in development titled Undercard, with Wanda Sykes cast as the lead, in her first dramatic acting role.[1] In October 2025, Bentley Green, Roselyn Sánchez, Berto Colón, Estella Kahiha, Xavier Mills, and William Stanford Davis were revealed as part of the cast.[2]
Release
[edit]Undercard premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 20, 2025,[3] and it was released in the United States on February 27, 2026.[4]
Reception
[edit]On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of 18 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.5/10.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 14, 2024). "Wanda Sykes Set For First Dramatic Film Role In Boxing Drama 'Undercard' — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Undercard - St. Louis Film Festival". St. Louis Film Festival. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ↑ @elbertocolon; (October 14, 2025). "I'm thrilled to share that #UNDERCARD will be making its West Coast Premiere at the @newportbeachfilmfest. Every fight has a comeback. A powerful story of redemption, resilience, and the fight to rise again, both in and out of the ring. Date: October 20th, 2025. Venue: Regal Big Newport 300 Newport Center Dr, Newport Center, CA 92660". Retrieved December 21, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Undercard - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Undercard". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
