Wrestling Stars in Film & TV: Released, In Production & Upcoming
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Wrestlers continue to make waves beyond the ring, starring in movies, series, documentaries, and more. From acclaimed dramas to documentaries, here’s your comprehensive guide to wrestling on screen over the last two years.
🎬 In Production / Soon to Be Released
- Street Fighter (2026) — Roman Reigns as Akuma and Cody Rhodes as Guile in new live-action film Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes star together in the upcoming Street Fighter live-action movie, alongside Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, and more.
- Kurt Angle Biopic (Filming Starts Late 2025) — Two-part film series on the WWE Hall of Famer in development for Peacock.
- The Smashing Machine (Late 2025) — Dwayne Johnson stars as MMA legend Mark Kerr in a film from A24.
- Welcome to Paradise (Late 2025 Post-Production Anticipated) — Indie fantasy starring WWE’s Jordynne Grace; platform to be announced.
- True Threat (Fall 2025) — Jade Cargill debuts opposite Jonathan Majors in a Harlem-set action thriller available on Amazon Prime.
- Good Fortune (Summer/Fall 2025) — Roman Reigns stars in a heist comedy with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen, releasing on Prime Video.
- Peacemaker Season 2 (Aug 2025) will dive deeper into the DC multiverse with John Cena returning.
- You Lose You Die (Filming Begins June 2025) — Charlotte Flair stars in a horror/thriller for Peacock.
- Matchbox (TBD) — John Cena leads an action film featuring miniaturized vehicles, planned for Amazon Prime.
🔮 Rumored
- Edge in Percy Jackson Season 2 — Expected Disney+ return
- Mercedes Moné in Skeleton Crew — Rumored Star Wars spinoff role
✅ Released & Currently Available
🎬 Movies & Documentaries
- Happy Gilmore 2 (July 2025) — AEW’s MJF co-stars with Adam Sandler in the sequel coming to Netflix.
- Naked Gun (July 2025) — Comedy reboot starring Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin. WWE’s Cody Rhodes makes a cameo as a bartender who gets his face smashed in a hilarious scene.
- In the Lost Lands (Mar 2025) — Fantasy film starring Dave Bautista (not wrestling-related but notable)
- Queen of the Ring (Mar 2025) — Mildred Burke biopic featuring Toni Storm, Britt Baker, Naomi, and Mickie James
- Dune: Part Two (Mar 2025) — Dave Bautista returns as Beast Rabban
- Ricky Stanicky (Mar 2025) — John Cena comedy on Prime Video
- The Last Showgirl (Jan 2025) — Drama starring Dave Bautista and Pamela Anderson
- Dark Match (Jan 2025) — Horror-comedy starring Chris Jericho as cult leader The Prophet
- Terrifier 3 (Sept 2024) — Chris Jericho cameo prior to Dark Match
- The Iron Claw (Dec 2023) — A24 Von Erich family biopic featuring AEW’s MJF
- The Kill Room (Sept 2023) — Liv Morgan stars alongside Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson
📺 TV Shows & Docuseries
- WWE: Unreal (July 2025) — Behind-the-scenes docuseries on WWE’s biggest events, streaming on Netflix.
- Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 (Mar 2025) — VICE TV documentary series diving into wrestling’s most controversial stories.
- WWE Rivals Season 3 (Feb 2025) — A&E roundtable series on historic wrestling feuds.
- WWE’s Greatest Moments (Feb 2025) — A&E docuseries with interviews from legends like Steve Austin and AJ Styles.
- WWE LFG (Feb 2025) — Legends mentor WWE’s future stars on A&E; features Undertaker, Booker T, Bubba Ray, Mickie James & Michelle McCool.
- Cobra Kai Season 6 (2024-2025) — Netflix series featuring Britt Baker as Oksana, a heel Russian sensei.
- Sami Zayn in The Score (2024) — Festival-acclaimed indie film featuring the WWE Superstar.
- Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez (Feb 2024) — Hulu reality series starring Bianca Belair and Montez Ford on their road to WrestleMania.
- That ’90s Show (2023-2024) — Netflix sequel to That ’70s Show featuring The Miz as a fictional wrestler named “Party Animal.” Set in 1996, the episode references WWF, the Winged Eagle championship belt, and Goldust.
- Mercedes Moné in The Mandalorian (2023) — Star Wars cameo as Koska Reeves on Disney+.
- Wrestlers (Sept 2023) — Netflix docuseries spotlighting Al Snow and the OVW indie wrestling scene.
- Peacemaker Season 1 (Jan 2022) — John Cena stars in the DC Universe series on Max.
- Heels (Aug 2021–July 2023) — Starz drama starring CM Punk and AJ Lee; features Mick Foley cameo.
Podcasts & YouTube Series
- Six Feet Under with The Undertaker (June 2024) — A weekly podcast hosted by The Undertaker, offering behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary 30+ year career. Features candid conversations with fellow wrestlers, legends, and celebrity guests.
- Stephanie’s Places (Mar 2025) — ESPN+ travel series featuring Stephanie McMahon exploring iconic wrestling cities.
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