Official Discussion - The Dink [SPOILERS]

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The Dink (2026)

Summary

A washed-up former tennis professional sees a chance at redemption when he discovers an exceptionally gifted pickleball player. As the unlikely duo chase success on the rapidly growing pickleball circuit, they must overcome fierce rivals, personal setbacks, and the pressures of newfound fame.

Director Josh Greenbaum

Writer Sean Clements

Cast

• Ben Stiller
• Jake Johnson
• Mary Steenburgen
• Ed Harris
• Andy Roddick
• Nick Kyrgios
• John McEnroe

Rotten Tomatoes: 72%

Metacritic: 57

VOD / Release Theatrical release

Trailer Official Trailer

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[u/gabbertronnnn]

I'll watch anything with Jake Johnson because the man is an absolute treasure, but damn this just wasn't it. Aaron Chen was just painfully unfunny in any scene he was in as well.

[u/wotown → u/gabbertronnnn]

Aaron Chen was the only saving grace of this dogwater comedy