The Dink


The Dink is an upcoming American sports comedy film about the sport of pickleball directed by Josh Greenbaum, written by Sean Clements, and produced by Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson. The cast includes Johnson, Stiller, Chloe Fineman, Christine Taylor, Patton Oswalt, Martin Kove, Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris as well as former tennis players Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.

Premise

An aging tennis pro must go against his instincts and play pickleball to save a local club.

Cast

The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Sean Clements. It is produced by Ben Stiller and John Lesher through Red Hour Films, and by Rob Paris and Mike Witherill through Rivulet Films. Jake Johnson has a starring role and is also a producer, and Stiller has a supporting role.
The cast also includes Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Aaron Chen, Martin Kove, Chris Parnell, Christine Taylor, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick.
Principal photography and filming began on November 4, 2024 in Los Angeles with Carl Herse serving as the cinematographer. Filming wrapped on March 6, 2025.

Music

By August 2025, Dara Taylor had composed the score for the film.

Release

In August 2025, Apple Original Films acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.