Filmmaker Zack Snyder is set to direct and co-write Brawler, a new feature film exploring the world of mixed martial arts in partnership with the UFC and Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.
Zack Snyder and the UFC
The film, announced on March 31, will follow the journey of a young fighter from the tough streets of Los Angeles as he battles personal demons and strives for redemption while pursuing a UFC championship title. Snyder described the project as an opportunity to tell the remarkable story behind every great fighter, emphasizing UFC’s status as the global leader in combat sports.