The first full trailer for Christy has dropped, and it’s clear this boxing biopic is shaping up to be one of Sydney Sweeney’s most transformative roles yet. The film, which stars Sweeney as legendary boxer Christy Martin , premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025.

From Small‑Town Roots to the Boxing Ring

The trailer traces Martin’s evolution from her beginnings in West Virginia to becoming a trailblazer in professional boxing. Scenes of grueling training, wire‑tight early victories, and moments in the ring alternate with personal struggle, especially her turbulent marriage to Jim Martin (played by Ben Foster ).

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Physical & Emotional Transformation

Sweeney reportedly gained more than

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