Grandmasters
Synopsis
The once esoteric and uninspired world of competitive chess is thrown into turmoil when an eccentric German entrepreneur enlists reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to launch a new league that aims to revolutionize the game, challenge the sport's governing body, and "make chess cool."
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liza Mandelup
- Original Score
- Gregory Tripi
- Original Title
- Grandmasters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Boardwalk Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liza Mandelup
Gregory Tripi
Benjamin Whatley
Alex O'Flinn, Eric F. Martin, Rejh Cabrera
Liza Mandelup, Lana Barkin, Andrew Fried, Jordan Wynn, Patrick Altema
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Tripi
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Whatley
Director of Photography
Max McGillivray
Producer
Christian Vazquez
Producer
Liza Mandelup
Director
Alex O'Flinn
Editor
Eric F. Martin
Editor
Rejh Cabrera
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Grandmasters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grandmasters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grandmasters about?
The once esoteric and uninspired world of competitive chess is thrown into turmoil when an eccentric German entrepreneur enlists reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to launch a new league that aims to revolutionize the game, challenge the sport's governing body, and "make chess cool."
Who directed Grandmasters?
Grandmasters was directed by Liza Mandelup.
Who stars in Grandmasters?
The principal cast of Grandmasters includes Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So, Jan Henric Buettner, Hans Niemann, Danny Rensch.
When was Grandmasters released and how long is it?
Grandmasters was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Grandmasters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grandmasters was composed by Gregory Tripi.