Prince Naseem Hamed was a once-in-a-decade, completely unique phenomenon in the boxing world. He was a natural-born showman and an artist in the squared circle. However, his arrogance and distinct lack of respect for his opponents prevented him from ever truly capturing the public’s affection. His early retirement at just 28 years old—fueled by an inability to overcome his sole career defeat against the legendary Marco Antonio Barrera—combined with the bitter betrayal of his longtime trainer and mentor Brendan Ingle, caused his incredible athletic legacy to fade over time.
Giant chooses to frame this gripping story primarily through the eyes of Ingle. The film serves as a faithful, meticulously detailed period piece that zeroes in on the delicate relationship between the fighter and his mentor. It explores how sudden fame, massive wealth, and an unmeasurable ego fractured their bond, leaving a division that would never truly heal.
Amir El-Masry laces up the gloves and steps into the fighter’s signature leopard-print trunks. His performance is nothing short of a total transformation. He perfectly channels Hamed’s technical brilliance in the ring alongside his abrasive arrogance. Pierce Brosnan shines exceptionally bright as Brendan Ingle.Brosnan portrays a dedicated boxing mind who poured everything into his craft, only to be cast aside by his own creation
The screenplay effectively digs into the boxer’s roots as an immigrant child navigating a hostile environment. It showcases how he weaponized his overwhelming confidence as a defense mechanism to survive that friction. At certain points, the narrative attempts to rationalize his behavior, suggesting that the public’s intense backlash was largely rooted in prejudice. However, many boxing fans who followed Hamed’s career closely might argue that the friction stemmed more from his polarizing persona and perceived lack of humility. His overinflated ego eventually blinded him to the point of believing he was the sole author of his global success, disregarding the foundational support of his mentor and coach.
Ultimately, Giant stands out as an excellent addition to the sports biopic genre. It balances visceral, hard-hitting in-ring action with a deeply human drama about pride, the cost of fame, and broken loyalty.
The film’s international rollout spans across theatrical runs and digital streaming availability depending on the region:
United States May 22, 2026, Select theaters / VOD (Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home.
United Kingdom & Ireland January 9, 2026Digital rental/purchase (Sky Store, Apple TV, Amazon UK, Rakuten TV)
Spain May 15, 2026 Theatrical release.
Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc.) January 15, 2026Theatrical release (VOX Cinemas)
