The Lead: On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Prime Video shared the first trailer for The Greatest, a limited series about the life and legacy of former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.
TL;DR
- Streaming: Prime Video
- Release Date: November 4, 2026
- Cast: Jaalen Best, Kai Parham, Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Michael Ealy, Omari Hardwick
Synopsis: “The Greatest is an intimate exploration of the incomparable life of the boxing champion, humanitarian and global icon. Executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the widow of the late luminary, The Greatest is the first authorized scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali, offering unprecedented access and going beyond the amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring,” Prime Video writes.
Story: Jaalen Best Steps Into the Ring as Muhammad Ali
November is for boxing, both in and out of the ring! Early reports suggest a long awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could take place this fall on Netflix. Meanwhile, Sylvester Stallone is prepping the release of I Play Rocky, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film. Now, Prime Video is throwing its hat in the ring with The Greatest.
Executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the biographical drama follows the rise of the former heavyweight champion, played by Jaalen Best. From Louisville to the height of the sweet science, the Prime Video original gives a new generation a dramatized look at the man who changed the world both in and out of the ring. Best, joined by Kai Parham, Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Michael Ealy, Omari Hardwick and others, will step into the ring this fall.
