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UFC Champ Michael Bisping Stars in Action Thriller
15 Jul
Summary
- Michael Bisping takes his first leading role in Atlas King.
- The film is an action thriller set for August 21, 2026 release.
- Cuba Gooding Jr. plays the villain, Clay Emerson.
Michael Bisping, the former UFC Middleweight champion, is set to star in his first leading film role in the action thriller Atlas King. The movie is scheduled to be released on Digital and On Demand on August 21, 2026. Bisping will play Atlas King, an ex-MMA legend who returns home for a friend's funeral, only to be drawn back into a dangerous criminal past.
The film features a notable cast, including Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. as the villainous Clay Emerson and Sarah Wayne Callies as Penelope. George Finn also stars as Tommy, the son of Bisping's friend, who continues his father's legacy in underground fighting. The trailer showcases intense action, including underground fights and heists, highlighting Bisping's new leading role.
Written and directed by Nika Agiashvili, Atlas King marks a significant career move for Bisping, who has prior acting credits in films like xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The trailer's debut today, July 15, 2026, offers a glimpse into Bisping's performance as the film's central character.
