Despite only having 419 screens, “True to the Game” launched as the No. 1 indie film in 2017, recouping half of its costs in its first weekend (through Broadway World). Despite some mixed reviews, a sequel seemed a no-brainer, according to The New York Times, and since the film was based on Teri Woods' self-published book series, there was enough material for a new installment. “True to the Game 2: Gena's Story” was released in the fall of 2020 and, like its predecessor, grossed over $1 million despite playing in less than 300 theatres during the epidemic, according to Box Office Mojo, but it was soon available on streaming services. That sequel is now being followed by a third film in the near future.
“True to the Game 3” will be released soon, however only in a restricted capacity, like with the prior films. AMC Theaters has already set up a page to promote the film. You'll want to keep reading if you want to learn more about this urban romance thriller and what to expect when it comes out.
This article has been modified to reflect a change in the release date as of August 19, 2021.
When Will True to the Game 3 Be Released?
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A rumor circulated early on that “True to the Game 3” would be released in theatres in the United States on August 13, 2021. It would have been less than a year before the first sequel, in November 2020, was released. Manny Halley, the film's producer, revealed on Instagram in January that the film will be released on May 28 in both theatres and on streaming services, so even that date would have caused await. He indicated he was putting “final touches” on the movie at the time, but no new release date has been announced since.
The August 13 release date has passed, and now crowd-sourced sites such as IMDb are citing an unconfirmed and unofficial release date of February 11, 2022. It's also unknown whether the film will be available on streaming sites like the last one was only a few days after it was released. However, because the film would most likely only be offered in a few select cinemas across the country, a video-on-demand release would significantly enhance the film's viewership.
If you want to catch up on the previous “True to the Game” films, they're available as streaming rentals or sales on a variety of platforms. They're available on a variety of platforms, including Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies, Fandango Now, and Hulu Live TV. Hopefully, the February deadline will be met.
Who Is in the True to the Game 3 Cast?
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Erica Peeples portrays Gena, Columbus Short portrays Qadir, Darius McCrary portrays Detective Joe Davis, Iyana Halley portrays Bria, Jeremy Meeks portrays Saleem, Jeremy Miller portrays Detective Derek, Kinyumba Mutakabbir portrays Detective Grant, Kris Lofton portrays Terrell, Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland portrays Alia, Andra Fuller portrays Jerrell, Omar Gooding portrays Nino Vivica A. Fox, who played Shoog in the first two films, does not appear to be returning for the third edition.
David Wolfgang, who also worked on “Dutch,” another Woods book-turned-movie, is directing the picture. Still, there's a lot we don't know about “True to the Game 3.” Despite the fact that the film is set to be released in a few months, marketing has yet to begin, and the Twitter page and website remain dedicated to the prior project. Hopefully, this will change in the next months, and we will have a lot more information.
What Is True to Game 3's Plot?
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The “True to the Game” films follow Gena, a young woman from Philadelphia who tries to live a simple life with her grandmother Gah-Git until she meets drug dealer Quadir and becomes engrossed in his world; the events of the film leave him supposedly dead. In the sequel, Gena attempts to put her life back together by relocating to Los Angeles, but rival gang leader Jerrell has chosen to follow her for the sake of the money Quadir left behind.
“True to the Game 2's” ending left some plot threads hanging, which will hopefully be addressed in this next film. The once-thought-dead Quadir, in particular, proves to be Gena's savior. Quadir gives her 72 hours to go to Philly and check on her cousin Bria and Gah-Git, according to the movie's AMC description. The feds are piecing together the puzzle, while dishonest cops roam the streets. Meanwhile, Bria's boyfriend Saleem is unable to contact Jerrell, and it appears that the crew has a snitch. Quadir and Gena must elude Jerrell and survive a slew of perils — including being pursued by a mysterious killer — before they can begin a new life together.
There's definitely a soap opera feel to the story here. However, if the movie follows the book's lead, there should be plenty of action and a satisfying conclusion for fans of the Quadir-Gena romance, as well as the series as a whole.
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