The Greatest
tv · Post Production
View on VideBits →An intimate exploration of the incomparable life of Muhammad Ali. The amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring, have been well documented and while those landmark events will live in The Greatest, the heartbeat of the story is fueled by all the moments that took place outside of the spotlight. The world remembers an icon, but The Greatest is about a man, a husband, a father, a brother, and a son.
Release dates
- Season premiere: 2026-11-04
- Trailer: 2026-10-14
- Trailer: 2026-10-14
Timeline
- 2026-11-04 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-11-04
- 2026-11-04 — Season premiere: Season 1 premiere
- 2026-10-14 — Casting: Jaalen Best is set in the role of a young Clay/Ali.
- 2026-10-14 — Director attached: Michael B. Jordan is an executive producer for the series.
- 2026-10-14 — Trailer: Prime Video has released a trailer for The Greatest, an eight-episode authorized limited series exploring the life of Muhammad Ali.
- 2026-10-14 — Trailer: Amazon Prime Video has released the full trailer for 'The Greatest'.
- 2026-10-14 — Filming wrapped: The series was shot in Toronto earlier this year.
- 2026-10-14 — Announced: A new Prime Video series titled 'The Greatest' has been announced.
- 2026-09-28 — Announced: The Prime Video series 'The Greatest' about Muhammad Ali will premiere at the Dynasty Sports Film Festival.
Also confirmed: Casting, Filming started, Studio attached.
Cast & crew
Jaalen Best · Jaalen Best · Kai Parham · Omari Hardwick · Reno Wilson · Giovanni Ribisi · Amin Joseph · Aleks Paunovic · Michael B. Jordan · Erica Tazel · Dana Gourrier
Studios & networks
Amazon Prime Video · Prime Video · Amazon MGM Studios · Authentic Brands Group · Authentic Studios · Blue Monday Productions · Grace: A Storytelling Company · Outlier Society · Polygram Entertainment · Roc Nation