Sydney Sweeney Shines in Boxing Biopic 'Christy'

HBO's 'Hacks' also returns for its fifth and final season as part of a diverse slate of new entertainment offerings.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:21am

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Sydney Sweeney stars as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the new film 'Christy', which chronicles Martin's small-town West Virginia beginnings and her professional career shadowed by an abusive manager-turned-husband. Meanwhile, the acclaimed comedy series 'Hacks' is launching its fifth and final season on HBO. Other new entertainment options include a 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival, the Pokémon combat game 'Pokémon Champions', and the musical adventure 'Note'.

Why it matters

Sydney Sweeney continues to cement her status as a rising star with her gritty, unglamorous portrayal of Christy Martin, a pioneering female boxer. The 'Hacks' finale marks the end of an acclaimed comedy series that has earned multiple Emmy awards. The 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival taps into nostalgia for the beloved sitcom, while new gaming and music offerings provide fresh entertainment options for audiences.

The details

In 'Christy', Sweeney imbues her performance as the real-life boxing legend with both sweetness and rage, capturing the highs and lows of Martin's career. The film, which Sweeney also produced, spans Martin's beginnings in small-town West Virginia to her professional success that was shadowed by an abusive manager-turned-husband. Meanwhile, the fifth and final season of 'Hacks' on HBO sees the return of the acclaimed comedy series that has won multiple Emmy awards, including for stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. Elsewhere, 'Malcolm in the Middle' fans are getting a four-episode revival that reunites Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek. On the gaming front, Nintendo is releasing the monster combat title 'Pokémon Champions' to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. And the musical adventure game 'Note' follows a pop singer named Cadence as she travels across a world defined by different music styles to stop a Harmonic Convergence from silencing the world of music.

  • The 'Christy' film begins streaming on MUBI on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The fifth and final season of 'Hacks' premieres on HBO on April 10, 2026.
  • The 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival is set to air in the spring of 2026.
  • The 'Pokémon Champions' game launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, with iOS and Android versions coming later in the year.
  • The 'Note' game is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC.

The players

Sydney Sweeney

An American actress who stars as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the new film 'Christy', which she also produced.

Christy Martin

A pioneering female boxer whose small-town West Virginia beginnings and professional career shadowed by an abusive manager-turned-husband are chronicled in the film 'Christy'.

Jean Smart

An Emmy-winning actress who stars in the comedy series 'Hacks', which is launching its fifth and final season on HBO.

Hannah Einbinder

An Emmy-winning actress who co-stars in the comedy series 'Hacks' alongside Jean Smart.

Frankie Muniz

An actor who is reprising his role as the title character in the 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival.

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What they’re saying

“Sweeney imbues her no-holds-barred portrayal of Martin with both sweetness and rage, with brio and real vulnerability.”

— Jocelyn Noveck, AP Writer

What’s next

The 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival is expected to air in the spring of 2026, giving fans a long-awaited reunion with the beloved sitcom characters.

The takeaway

This diverse slate of new entertainment offerings showcases the continued evolution of television, film, gaming, and music, with standout performances, acclaimed series finales, nostalgic revivals, and innovative new interactive experiences for audiences to enjoy.