One of the most famous families in the pro wrestling business are about to have their story told on the big screen, with the upcoming release of The Iron Claw set to detail the lives and careers of the Von Erichs.
The biopic will star Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich and has been produced by A24 Studios and directed by Sean Durkin, telling the tales of tragedy and triumph endured by the Texas-bred family through the 1980s.
Jeremy Allen White, Holt McCallany and Harris Dickinson will also have featured roles in the film, while pro wrestlers Chavo Guerrero and current world champion MJF will have minor appearances.
The feature-length production will hit cinemas in the United States just before Christmas, while audiences in other parts of the world will have to wait until January and February.
The Sporting News has all the details on The Iron Claw below.
The Iron Claw release date
The Iron Claw will be released exclusively in U.S movie theatres on December 22nd.
The film will be released globally throughout January and February.
| Country | Release Date |
| United States/Canada | December 22nd, 2023 |
| Australia | January 18th, 2024 |
| United Kingdom | February 9th, 2024 |
| France | February 14th, 2024 |
| Spain | February 16th, 2024 |
The Iron Claw runtime
The Iron Claw has an official runtime of 132 minutes, which will see the story of the Von Erichs encapsulated in over two hours on the big screen.
The Iron Claw confirmed cast
| Actor | Role |
| Zac Efron | Kevin Von Erich |
| Jeremy Allen White | Kerry Von Erich |
| Harris Dickinson | David Von Erich |
| Holt McCallany | Fritz Von Erich |
| Maura Tierney | Doris Von Erich |
| Stanley Simons | Mike Von Erich |
| Lily James | Pam Adkisson |
| Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) | Lance Von Erich |
| Brady Pierce | Michael Hayes |
| Aaron Dean Eisenberg | Ric Flair |
| Kevin Anton | Harley Race |
| Cazzey Louis Cereghino | Bruiser Brody |
| Chavo Guerrero Jr. | Edward 'The Sheik' Farhat |
| Ryan Nemeth | Gino Hernandez |
The Iron Claw trailer
The official trailer for The Iron Claw was released in October.
The preview gives fans a small glimpse into the Von Erich and their story, with a voiceover from leading man Efron.
Who are the Von Erichs?
The Von Erichs are one of the most iconic pro wrestling families in history, becoming household names in Texas and across the United States during the 1980s.
The patriarch of the family, Fritz, was a pro wrestler during the 1960s and would become a promoter in his later years, before bringing his five sons - Kevin, Kerry, David, Chris and Mike - into the business.
Kevin, Kerry and David would become a successful trio, predominantly working in WCCW, tussling with The Fabulous Freebirds in one of the great rivalries of their era of wrestling.
To this day, Kevin remains the lone survivor from his generation of Von Erichs and has been involved in the film and appeared at the premiere events, while his two sons - Marshall and Ross - began wrestling in 2012.
