Grandmasters
The once esoteric and uninspired world of competitive chess is thrown into turmoil when an eccentric German entrepreneur enlists reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to launch a new league that aims to revolutionize the game, challenge the sport's governing body, and "make chess cool."
Directed by Liza Mandelup · Documentary · 170 min · 2026
Director
Liza Mandelup
Studio
Boardwalk Pictures
Release
2026-10-11
Runtime
170 min
Genres
Documentary
Cast & Characters
Self
Magnus Carlsen
Self
Wesley So
Self
Jan Henric Buettner
Self
Hans Niemann
Self
Danny Rensch
Self
Levy Rozman
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Grandmasters come out?+
Grandmasters is scheduled for release on 2026-10-11.
How long is Grandmasters?+
Grandmasters has a runtime of 170 min.
Who directed Grandmasters?+
Grandmasters was directed by Liza Mandelup.
