Ben Stiller's Latest Comedy Surges to Streaming Success

WHO:

Comic Book Resources - Ben Stiller, Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Aaron Chen, Martin Kove, Chris Parnell, Christine Taylor, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Lynne Marie Stewart.

Moviefone - Jake Johnson as a blowhard former tennis star.

WHAT:

Comic Book Resources - The Dink is a sports comedy about pickleball.

Comic Book Resources - The Dink debuted on Apple TV on July 24, 2026.

Comic Book Resources - The Dink is currently the No. 1 most-watched movie on Apple TV in the United States, Bahamas, and Canada.

Comic Book Resources - The Dink is also trending in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, and Panama.

Comic Book Resources - The Dink holds a Certified Fresh 73% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes based on critics' reviews.

Comic Book Resources - Travis Hopson from Punch Drunk Critics said, "This one’s a winner, and might even convince you to give the game a try yourself."

Comic Book Resources - Peter Travers from The Travers Take rated it 2.5 out of 4.

Comic Book Resources - Alissa Wilkinson from the New York Times commented that "The Dink has its moments, but they never completely cohere, and the movie struggles to maintain a consistent tone."

Comic Book Resources - Mark Keizer from MovieWeb noted that "Brief moments suggest what The Dink might have been but decided not to be, trading on likability more than sharp humor or outrageous gags."

WHERE:

Comic Book Resources - The Dink is available to stream on Apple TV.

WHEN:

Comic Book Resources - The Dink debuted on July 24, 2026.

WHY:

Comic Book Resources - The film explores themes of personal growth and community through the sport of pickleball.

HOW:

Comic Book Resources - Dusty Boyd, played by Jake Johnson, is encouraged by his doctor, Dr. Stone (Ben Stiller), to play pickleball as part of his rehabilitation after an injury.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 08:36 UTC)

The new sports comedy, The Dink, which features a star-studded cast including Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller, and Ed Harris, debuted on Apple TV and is currently the number one most-watched movie in the U.S., Bahamas, and Canada. The film follows Dusty Boyd, played by Johnson, who is encouraged by his doctor, portrayed by Stiller, to take up pickleball for his rehabilitation, exploring themes of personal growth and community along the way. With a Certified Fresh score of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, critics have mixed reviews, with some praising its charm while others feel it lacks a cohesive tone.