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AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
9541 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273, Charlotte, NC
About Grandmasters (2026)
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.” As the chess world fractures, Grandmasters like Wesley So — Magnus’s soft-spoken rival whose quiet brilliance contrasts with the sport’s emerging showbiz era — and Hans Niemann, a rebellious American prodigy with raw talent and controversy, find themselves at the center of this upheaval. GRANDMASTERS chronicles the rivalries, reinventions, and personal battles shaping the modern pursuit of greatness in the game of kings.
Cast & Crew
Liza Mandelup, Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Levy Rozman, Lotis Key, Alex O'Flinn, Andrew Fried, Eric F. Martin, Gregory Tripi, Jordan Wynn, Lana Barkin, Patrick Altema, Rejh Cabrera
Frequently asked questions
How long is Grandmasters (2026)?
Grandmasters (2026) is 2 hr 50 min long.
Who directed Grandmasters (2026)?
Liza Mandelup
What is Grandmasters (2026) about?
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.” As the chess world fractures, Grandmasters like Wesley So — Magnus’s soft-spoken rival whose quiet brilliance contrasts with the sport’s emerging showbiz era — and Hans Niemann, a rebellious American prodigy with raw talent and controversy, find themselves at the center of this upheaval. GRANDMASTERS chronicles the rivalries, reinventions, and personal battles shaping the modern pursuit of greatness in the game of kings.