Inspired by the real-life story of Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer, and his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a world champion and his training under Brendan Ingle, who played a crucial role in his success.
Inspired by the real-life story of Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer, and his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a world champion and his training under Brendan Ingle, who played a crucial role in his success.
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Giant was released theatrically in the UK on January 9, 2026, distributed by True Brit Entertainment, and has grossed approximately $1.5 million through its initial UK theatrical run. It expands into select US theatres and VOD on May 22, 2026, through Vertical, positioning the film as specialty counter-programming to summer blockbusters during Memorial Day weekend.
Hamed stated the film "did not accurately represent true events," particularly the breakdown of his relationship with trainer Brendan Ingle. He watched it only after completion, found it "difficult to watch," and noted it was portrayed more from Ingle's perspective than his own.
The project was originally announced in January 2023 with Paddy Considine and Mena Massoud set to star. By April 2024, both had exited and were replaced by Pierce Brosnan (as Ingle) and Amir El-Masry (as Hamed), with filming beginning that same month in Leeds.
AGC Studios first put the project into development back in 2020, meaning the film spent roughly four years in development hell — including a complete cast overhaul — before principal photography finally began in April 2024.