{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"000001a1-39db-db82-a5e1-fddb9b470000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/the-greatest-muhammad-ali-prime-video","headline":"Watch the trailer for ‘The Greatest,’ the Muhammad Ali series coming to Prime Video November 4","description":"Biopic ‘The Greatest’ is the first authorized scripted series about boxing champion Muhammad Ali.","datePublished":"2026-10-14T15:00:06.966Z","dateModified":"2026-10-14T15:00:06.966Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Emily Murray","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/emily-murray","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5580c4b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x400+0+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe4%2F31%2F47352ce84e30bb3e70711686661f%2Fdownload.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5c6a458/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1000+0+63/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F1b%2Fca%2F0427af494822bb6d4176bd6cbc10%2Fthe-greatest-hero-amazon-news.png","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# Watch the trailer for ‘The Greatest,’ the Muhammad Ali series coming to Prime Video November 4\n\n*The biopic is the first authorized scripted series about the boxing champion, humanitarian, and global icon. *\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- *The Greatest* premieres on Prime Video on November 4 worldwide. Watch the trailer above.\n- The biopic is the first authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali's life and is executive produced by his widow Lonnie Ali.\n- Jaalen Best stars as Ali, with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society among the producers.\n\n---\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-video) has unveiled the trailer for *The Greatest*, the upcoming biopic series about the legendary Muhammad Ali.\n\n*The Greatest* had unprecedented access to Ali's estate as the first authorized scripted series about the life of the global icon, boxing champion, and humanitarian.\n\nHere’s everything you need to know about *The Greatest*, which is coming to Prime Video on November 4.\n\n## What is ‘The Greatest’ about?\n\n![Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali in The Greatest](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/d34b322/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F87%2F34%2F626f3bbf485ab5935b08e72801df%2Fthe-greatest-inline-3-amazon-news.png)\n\n*The Greatest* is an intimate exploration of the incomparable life of the boxing champion, humanitarian, and global icon Muhammad Ali. It is the first authorized scripted series about his life offering unprecedented access, going beyond the amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring.\n\nThe heartbeat of the story is fueled by all the moments that took place outside of the spotlight. The world remembers an icon, but *The Greatest* is about a man, a husband, a father, a brother, and a son.\n\n## Who is in ‘The Greatest’ cast?\n\n![Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali in The Greatest](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/ef47d84/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd4%2F9e%2F510c287449dcbfe7e8ae7a097c68%2Fthe-greatest-inline-2-amazon-news.png)\n\nThe series stars:\n\n- Jaalen Best ([*All American: Homecoming*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B7C4MM4D?pageTypeId=B0B7BRY13C&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_1_1_1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&qid=1791899336866&sr=1-1)) as Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali\n- Omari Hardwick ([*Power*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H113LGVJ?pageTypeId=B0H11D4PQG&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_2_1_1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&qid=1791899368105&sr=1-1)) as Cassius Clay Sr.\n- Dana Gourrier ([*Django Unchained*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GS2NZFBG?pageTypeId=B0GXGNYKCH&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&qid=1791899403932&sr=1-1&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr9f90f0_1_1_1)) as Odessa 'Bird' Clay\n- Amin Joseph ([*Snowfall*](https://www.amazon.com/Snowfall/dp/B0B8MYM9JK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4B3LURMQFKE2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jJQ0rp9dzdBveIlAi9DkJqgR-w_GIiTI5omSGHQc6qXa5XL9anSnVRt6yuGNg45tf9mXIEQn0XS5Vdkjl0uNbbl08GcVyU0i0P8cL-IOfxHJev0Wf92eRdVilC7S4IN1IW7TO_d8meBrux2mJWhIGJCjK6DJx139mpwjrpWxJ6gDj8pmaABrRd9PGQObrkGptrm7cHweBInKve1KW3gUFmySuiJl4yfubnoaIermq6c.5iCGFyE25GWg4_TDPXio7It4W4lXhQcpPVY4wcS3nSI&dib_tag=se&keywords=snowfall&qid=1791969513&sprefix=snowfall%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1)) as Sonny Liston\n- Kai Parham (*Vows*) as Rudy Clay\n- Michael Ealy ([*Barbershop*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GY1TXJPZ?pageTypeId=B0GY1SJHWY&qid=1791899493284&ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_srfd6f9a_1_1_1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1)) as Malcolm X\n- Giovanni Ribisi ([*Avatar*](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0FOV7LGJKLMUN334YPCSP57UWI)) as Angelo Dundee\n\n## How to watch ‘The Greatest’ on Prime Video\n\nAll eight episodes of *The Greatest* will premiere on November 4, 2026, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.\n\n![Collage of four Prime Original titles promoting the Top 10 list for the week of September 28 to October 4](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6f18a85/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+149+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F0d%2F90%2F716905eb4dc893dd1e5174d68bd7%2Fprime-video-weeklytop10-nb-amazonnews-100726.jpg)\n\n- [Top 10 Original films and series on Prime Video: See the weekly rankings](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-top-10-movies-shows)\n\nPrime Video is included with an [Amazon Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-sign-up-for-a-prime-membership), which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually in the U.S. Discounted memberships are also available for [young adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults) and [qualifying government assistance recipients](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership) at 50% off.\n\nCheck your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing in your region.\n\nNot a member yet? Start a [30-day free trial](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-free-trial) today.\n\n## Who is the team behind ‘The Greatest’?\n\n![Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali in The Greatest](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/d990b2e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8d%2F5d%2F9e5e8abf4e40961f7b3ce2670c84%2Fthe-greatest-inline-4-amazon-news.png)\n\nBen Watkins ([*Cross*](https://www.amazon.com/Cross/dp/B0D6H1NDST/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GV23R41V4UZH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s8zMcvBc7JdvBh0MFrhpn-FLkfE6Jm-Re5QlEDBfvqFWpWwiKwBLdADtPChRVJPkD8dutTC7d2xyiRDm9fVvz6GtlmD_zkcLRrWG2TTn8546gorHtp_hvZMI_OBJrJ5ZmrUkni69xq0hi70TOjjnEQAkmvo-faGaSf5B4R8yTN5S-fNySzvRbpr9FjXuaBmFLt4GUUlNVla8jaar0EuayCVB8bwWRtPhXCDwaNGgpjU.2aFm2ZSZg-bWqjUgekzjBve46r0ngqXSEj5YHF_hkrs&dib_tag=se&keywords=cross+prime+video&qid=1791899951&sprefix=cross+prime+vid%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1)) serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer on the series through his company Blue Monday Productions.\n\nMichael B. Jordan’s ([*Creed*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FN83YDQG?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_1_1_1&pageTypeId=B0FN83YDQG&qid=1791900203413&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1)) Outlier Society also produces alongside Authentic Studios, Roc Nation, Polygram Entertainment (a Universal Music Group partner), and Grace: A Storytelling Company.\n\nThe show is also executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the widow of the late legend, with access to the estate of Ali.\n\n## What else is on Prime Video?\n\n![Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali in The Greatest](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/bb96dff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F99%2F72%2Fc8db48984f2880cfc33d28db786a%2Fthe-greatest-inline-1-amazon-news.png)\n\nThere are plenty of other drama series available to watch on Prime Video including [*Cross*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/aldis-hodge-prime-video-cross-james-patterson), [*Scarpetta*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/nicole-kidman-jamie-lee-curtis-scarpetta-series-prime-video), and [*Fallout*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fallout-season-2-season-3-prime-video).\n\nPrime Video is a [first-stop entertainment destination](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/entertainment) offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite [movies](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-original-films), [series](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/prime-original-series), documentaries, and [live sports](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/live-sports-streaming-prime-video).\n\n![Emmys trophies in rows](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/8e3a15e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F6b%2F3a%2F0dfc8995438a941ee165f65bb8e6%2Fprimevideo-emmys-streaming-amazonnews-cdlt-10-5-2026.png)\n\n- [Prime Video and the Television Academy announce 6-year deal to exclusively stream the Emmy Awards globally](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-emmy-awards-deal)\n\nThese include [Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/mgm)–produced series and movies, licensed fan favorites, and [programming through subscriptions](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-are-prime-video-channels) on Prime Video such as Paramount+, [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus), [Apple TV](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/apple-tv-shows-amazon-prime-video-subscription), [HBO Max](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/hbo-max-on-prime-video-channels), [Peacock](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/peacock-shows-movies-prime-video-subscription), [FOX One](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/fox-one-news-sports-entertainment-prime-video-subscription), [DAZN](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-dazn-sports-subscription), and [Crunchyroll](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/crunchyroll-anime-subscription-amazon-prime-video), as well as more than 900 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels in the U.S.\n\nAll customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.\n\nNext, find out more about[*Bloodaxe*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/bloodaxe-vikings-prime-video), the historical Viking drama coming to Prime Video in January 2027.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}