The Dink (2026)

Overview of the film «The Dink» (2026)

«The Dink» is an upcoming sports comedy from Apple TV+, scheduled for release on July 24, 2026. The film tells the story of former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson), who now works as a tennis coach at his father Chuck's (Ed Harris) country club. Dusty tries to earn his father's respect by supporting his war against the new invasion at the club — pickleball. However, to save the club from financial ruin, Dusty is forced to break a sacred oath and do the unthinkable: accept a pickleball challenge. The film combines comedy, sports, and family values, and also features a cameo by former tennis star Andy Roddick.

Cast

• Jake Johnson — Dusty Boyd
• Mary Steenburgen — role undisclosed
• Ed Harris — Chuck Boyd
• Ben Stiller — role undisclosed
• Patton Oswalt — role undisclosed
• Chloe Fineman — role undisclosed
• Chris Parnell — role undisclosed
• Aaron Chen — role undisclosed
• Andy Roddick — cameo

Crew

• Director: not announced (according to sources, the film is produced by Ben Stiller)
• Producers: Ben Stiller and others
• Writers: not announced
• Studio: Apple Original Films
• Distributor: Apple TV+

Where to watch

The film will be released exclusively on Apple TV+ on July 24, 2026. After the premiere, it can be viewed with a subscription to the platform.

• Apple TV+

Notes

The film is not part of a franchise, so no chronology is provided.