National Champions is a compelling sports drama that tackles the controversial intersection of college athletics and exploitation. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and based on Adam Mervis’s play, the film stars Stephan James as LeMarcus James, a star quarterback who leads a bold strike just days before the national championship game.
The story unfolds as James and his teammate Emmett Sunday refuse to play unless college athletes receive fair compensation for their contributions to a billion-dollar industry. What begins as a simple protest quickly escalates into a nationwide movement that challenges the NCAA’s authority and exposes the complex web of interests surrounding college football.
Featuring powerhouse performances from J.K. Simmons, Alexander Ludwig, and Uzo Aduba, the film explores themes of racial inequality, economic justice, and the courage required to stand against institutional power. National Champions delivers both thrilling sports drama and thought-provoking social commentary, making it a timely examination of athlete exploitation in American college sports.
National Champions (2021) Full Movie Analysis: Release Date, Storyline, Plot, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, Box Office Collection, Day wise Collection, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports/Drama |
| Language | English |
| Directed by | Ric Roman Waugh |
| Star Cast | Stephan James J. K. Simmons Alexander Ludwig Lil Rel Howery Tim Blake Nelson Andrew Bachelor Jeffrey Donovan David Koechner Kristin Chenoweth Timothy Olyphant Uzo Aduba |
| Produced by | Basil Iwanyk Brendon Boyea Greg Economou |
| Production companies | Thunder Road Films game1 |
| Written/Story by | Adam Mervis |
| Cinematography | Khalid Mohtaseb |
| Edited by | Gabriel Fleming |
| Music by | Jonathan Sanford |
| Distributed by | STXfilms |
| Country | United States |
| Release date | December 10, 2021 |
| Running time | 116 minutes |
| Budget | $150–200 million |
| Box office | est. $432.2 million |
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National Champions Movie Budget
National Champions is made on the budget of $45 million all inclusive.
| Cost | Cost Amount |
|---|---|
| Production Cost | NA |
| Prints and Advertisement | NA |
| Total Cost | $145 million Approx. |
National Champions Movie Box Office Collection
National Champions earned ₹36.54 Crore at the India box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film collected ₹37.32 Crore. On the third day, the film collected ₹31.67 Crore, taking total week collection to ₹229.16 crore.
| Week | Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 Collection | $229.16 million |
| Week 2 Collection | $48.80 million |
| Week 3 Collection | $15.84 million |
| Week 4 Collection | $4.43 million |
| Total 1 Month Collection | $298 million |
| Overall Collection | Amount |
|---|---|
| US Nett | $300.45 million |
| US Gross | $436.74 million |
| Overseas | $186.59 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $623.33 million |
| Verdict | Blockbuster |
National Champions movie has done overall box office collection of estimated $623.33 million.
National Champions Cast, Crew, Role, Salary,Remuneration & Net Worth
Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the movie.
1. Stephan James as LeMarcus James
| Info | LeMarcus James |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Stephan James |
| Salary Per Movie | $1 million |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
2.J. K. Simmons as Coach James Lazor
| Info | Coach James Lazor |
|---|---|
| Real Name | J. K. Simmons |
| Salary Per Movie | $32,000 |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
3. Alexander Ludwig as Emmett Sunday
| Info | Emmett Sunday |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Alexander Ludwig |
| Salary Per Movie | $40,000 |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
4. Lil Rel Howery as Coach Ronnie Dunn
| Info | Coach Ronnie Dunn |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Lil Rel Howery |
| Salary Per Movie | $800,000 |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
5. Tim Blake Nelson as Rodger Cummings
| Info | Rodger Cummings |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Tim Blake Nelson |
| Salary Per Movie | Not Known |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
6. Andrew Bachelor as Taylor Sheridan
| Info | Taylor Sheridan |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Andrew Bachelor |
| Salary Per Movie | $12.4-$197k |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
7. Jeffrey Donovan as Mark Titus
| Info | Mark Titus |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Jeffrey Donovan |
| Salary Per Movie | $200k |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
8. David Koechner as Richard Everly
| Info | Richard Everly |
|---|---|
| Real Name | David Koechner |
| Salary Per Movie | $ 68,750 |
| Net Worth | $4.95 million |
9. Kristin Chenoweth as Bailey Lazor
| Info | Bailey Lazor |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Kristin Chenoweth |
| Salary Per Movie | $20,000 |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
10. Timothy Olyphant as Elliott Schmidt
| Info | Elliott Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Timothy Olyphant |
| Salary Per Movie | $150,000 to $200,000 |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
National Champions Movie Awards
| Awards | Category | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
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