Youngblood (2026) — Hubert Davis’ Gritty Hockey Drama Starring Ashton James — In Theaters March 6

Dolphin (NASDAQ: DLPN) released the official trailer and key art for YOUNGBLOOD, a contemporary reimagining of the 1986 hockey drama directed by Academy Award® nominee Hubert Davis (The Well, Black Ice).

The sports drama follows Detroit-born hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Mustangs in Canada. Raised by his father, Blane, in discipline and toughness, Dean’s talent and arrogance put him at odds with teammates and rivals. As he confronts toxic behavior on and off the ice, Dean must decide what kind of man and player he wants to be.

The cast is led by Ashton James (Boxcutter, Revenge of the Black Best Friend) as Dean. Other cast members include Blair Underwood (Longlegs, Deep Impact, L.A. Law) as Blane Youngblood; Shawn Doyle (The Expanse, Fargo) as Coach Chadwick; Alexandra McDonald (Night Blooms) as Jessie Chadwick; Henri Picard (The Dishwasher) as Denis Sutton; Donald MacLean Jr. (Workin’ Moms) as Carl Racki; Olunike Adeliyi (The Expanse) as Ruby Youngblood; Emidio Lopes (Painkiller) as Kelly Youngblood; and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range, Reservation Dogs) as Ms. McGill.

YOUNGBLOOD premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a strong audience and critical response, organizers said.

Produced by Aircraft Pictures in association with Dolphin Entertainment and Canadian distributor Photon Films and Media, the film will open in theaters across North America on March 6, 2026. Well Go USA Entertainment will distribute the film in the United States; Photon Films and Media will handle Canadian distribution.

About Well Go USA Entertainment: Well Go is an Oscar-nominated theatrical and home entertainment distributor specializing in action, genre, and independent films. The company’s titles are released in theaters, on demand, on DVD and Blu-ray, and on television and streaming platforms, including the Hi-YAH! channel. Corporate headquarters are in Allen, Texas, with an additional office in Taiwan.

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