TOM HANKS STEPS UP TO THE PLATE FOR 'THE COMEBACKER'
America's dad is heading to the diamond! Tom Hanks and director Marielle Heller are reuniting for a brand-new baseball drama coming to Sony.
Tom Hanks is rounding the bases straight into summer 2027! Sony just locked in a July 30, 2027 release date for The Comebacker, a new baseball feature starring the two-time Oscar winner, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. The film adapts a Dave Eggers short story and marks a creative reunion between Hanks and director Marielle Heller, who previously teamed up on the acclaimed Mister Rogers film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
While plot details are still under wraps, the pairing of Hanks and Heller has already proved box-office magic once before—that Neighborhood flick was a crowd-pleaser that earned major love from critics and audiences alike. Now they're stepping onto the diamond together, and honestly, we're ready for another home run.
The Comebacker marks another high-profile Sony project for Hanks, who continues to command the big screen with his signature charm and gravitas. With Heller behind the camera and a sports story at the heart of it all, this one's shaping up to be a summer must-see!
Sources · The Hollywood Reporter · Deadline