The Comebacker

The Comebacker
Directed byMarielle Heller
Screenplay byMarielle Heller
Based on
"The Comebacker"
by Dave Eggers
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • July 30, 2027 (2027-07-30)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Comebacker is an upcoming American sports comedy film written and directed by Marielle Heller, starring Tom Hanks, Callum Turner, Patricia Clarkson, and Amy Madigan. It is based on the short story by Dave Eggers.

The film is scheduled to be released on July 30, 2027, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise

A pitcher's life is upended when he is hit in the head by a line drive on the mound.

Cast

Production

In March 2026, it was announced that Marielle Heller and Tom Hanks would reunite to work on The Comebacker, based on the short story by Dave Eggers. Filming is set to begin in October 2026, as Republic Pictures, Focus Features, and Sony Pictures entered a bidding war, with Sony being the frontrunner. Colman Domingo and Bad Bunny were in negotiations to star in the film. In April 2026, Sony won the distribution rights. Callum Turner was announced as part of the cast in June. In August, Patricia Clarkson and Amy Madigan joined the cast. In October, Sterling K. Brown was added.

Filming began on October 1, 2026 in New York City.

Release

The Comebacker is scheduled to release in theaters on July 30, 2027.

References

  1. ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto; Taylor, Drew (March 27, 2026). "Tom Hanks' 'The Comebacker' Ignites Bidding War With Republic Pictures, Focus Features and Sony". TheWrap. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 26, 2026). "Hot Package: 3 Studios Battle For Tom Hanks & Marielle Heller Baseball Re-Team 'The Comebacker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Donnelly, Matt (March 26, 2026). "Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 16, 2026). "Sony Pictures Lands Marielle Heller-Helmed Baseball Pic 'The Comebacker' With Tom Hanks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Canfield, David (June 10, 2026). "Callum Turner on Those James Bond Rumors, Life With Dua Lipa and Starring in the Summer's Biggest Rom-Com". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 26, 2026). "Patricia Clarkson Joins Tom Hanks & Callum Turner In Sony's 'The Comebacker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 31, 2026). "Amy Madigan Latest To Join Tom Hanks & Callum Turner In Sony's Baseball Film 'The Comebacker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys (October 8, 2026). "Sterling K. Brown Joins Tom Hanks, Callum Turner in Baseball Drama 'The Comebacker' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Marielle Heller and Tom Hanks Reunite for Sony's Baseball Drama 'The Comebacker', Filming at Citi Field This Fall". Production List. August 28, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  10. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 1, 2026). "Tom Hanks Sony Baseball Movie 'The Comebacker' Sets Late Summer 2027 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2026.