The Dink
DirectorJosh Greenbaum
Producer
WriterSean Clements
Starring
MusicDara Taylor
CinematographyCarl Herse
Production companies
DistributorApple Original Films (through Apple TV)
ReleasedJuly 24, 2026
Runtime102 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Dink is an upcoming American sports comedy film[2] about the sport of pickleball directed by Josh Greenbaum, written by Sean Clements, and produced by Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson. The cast includes Johnson, Stiller, Chloe Fineman, Christine Taylor, Patton Oswalt, Martin Kove, Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris as well as former tennis players Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.

The Dink is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 24, 2026.

Premise

An aging tennis pro must go against his instincts and play pickleball to save a local club.[3]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Sean Clements. It is produced by Ben Stiller and John Lesher through Red Hour Films, and by Rob Paris and Mike Witherill through Rivulet Films. Jake Johnson has a starring role and is also a producer, and Stiller has a supporting role.[5]

The cast also includes Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Aaron Chen, Martin Kove, Chris Parnell, Christine Taylor, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick.[6][7]

Principal photography and filming began on November 4, 2024 in Los Angeles with Carl Herse serving as the cinematographer.[8][9] Filming wrapped on March 6, 2025.[10][11]

Music

By August 2025, Dara Taylor had composed the score for the film.[12]

Release

In August 2025, Apple Original Films acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[13] The film is scheduled to be released on Apple TV on July 24, 2026.[14]

References

  1. ^ Watch The Dink - Apple TV. Retrieved May 15, 2026. – via Apple TV
  2. ^ Ankers-Range, Adele (2025-08-19). "Ben Stiller's New Sports Comedy Lands at Apple". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  3. ^ Vlessing, Etan (25 September 2024). "Ben Stiller to Produce, Act in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Lynne Marie Stewart, Miss Yvonne on ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse,’ Dies at 78". 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 25, 2024). "Ben Stiller's Red Hour Films & Rivulet Set Cast For Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  6. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (Sep 25, 2024). "Andy Roddick to Star With Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen in Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink,' From Producer Ben Stiller". Variety. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  7. ^ Lang, Brent (Nov 4, 2024). "Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, John McEnroe and More Join Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink'". Variety. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 4, 2024). "Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Adds Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt & Five Others". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  9. ^ Vlessing, Etan (2025-08-18). "Ben Stiller’s Pickleball Comedy ‘The Dink’ Lands at Apple". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  10. ^ "Threads". www.threads.com. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  11. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  12. ^ "Dara Taylor Scoring Josh Greenbaum's 'The Dink'". Film Music Reporter. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (18 August 2025). "Apple Acquires Pickleball Comedy 'The Dink' Starring Jake Johnson; Ben Stiller Among Producers & Co-Stars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  14. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 3, 2026). "Apple Original Films Comedy 'The Dink' Starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen To Bow This July". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2026.