Sydney Sweeney Fights Her Way to Glory in the Intense New CHRISTY Trailer
Sydney Sweeney is stepping into the ring and she’s not holding back. The new trailer for Christy has dropped, and it’s another knockout preview of the gritty, emotional sports drama based on the true story of Christy Martin, one of the most successful female boxers of the 1990s.
Black Bear Pictures released this second trailer just ahead of the film’s nationwide theatrical debut this weekend. The footage teases a powerful story of survival and transformation, following Martin as she punches her way out of small-town obscurity into the boxing history books, all while battling the demons outside the ring that nearly broke her.
The official synopsis reads: “Christy Martin (Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people.
“Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that might become life-or-death.
“Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin's story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one's life.”
According to the Toronto International Film Festival description, Christy delivers a “career-best performance from Sydney Sweeney,” and director David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, The King) captures “groundbreaking boxer Christy Martin’s fierce story of self-actualization in the face of terrifying adversity.”
They add: “Dealing with themes of misogyny, domestic violence, and sexual identity, the film does justice to Christy's journey by being frank about the obstacles she overcame.”
The film features a solid supporting cast including Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad Coleman, Bryan Hibbard, and Gilbert Cruz.
Christy has been praised for its raw storytelling and Sweeney’s commanding performance that balances strength, vulnerability, and rage.
Christy opens in theaters across the U.S. on November 7, 2025.