'Challengers' trivia and fun facts

Three months of training

To prepare for her role, Zendaya spent three months with pro tennis player-turned-coach, Brad Gilbert.

Nika King and Matthew Macfadyen were considered for undisclosed roles.

Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes is the husband of Celine Song, who wrote and directed 'Past lives' (2023).

Luca Guadagnino's eighth narrative feature film and his tenth overall, including two documentaries.

The film was completed in April 2023, a whole year before its release.

Austin Abrams, Jacob Elordi, and Dominic Fike were considered for the role of Patrick before Josh O'Connor was cast.

Luca Guadagnino's first feature film to not be a co-production with Italy.