Directed by Peter Farrelly.
Balls Up was released on April 15, 2026.
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios (via Prime Video).
Balls Up (2026) Review
Balls Up (2026) is a crazy comedy movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser.
The story follows two businessmen who travel to Brazil during the World Cup for a work trip, but everything quickly goes wrong.
They get involved with criminals, angry soccer fans, and funny disasters that turn their trip into complete chaos.
The movie is loud, silly, and full of wild jokes, action, and embarrassing moments.
Some people may love the funny madness, while others may think it is too over-the-top.
Still, the cast gives energetic performances, making Balls Up an entertaining movie for fans of simple comedy and fun adventure stories.
CR Rating: 5.5/10.
Balls Up Actors
Mark Wahlberg as Brad Lewison
DOB: June 5, 1971.
Bio: American actor, producer, and former musician from Boston, Massachusetts.
He first gained fame in the early 1990s as part of the music group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch before transitioning successfully into acting.
Role: Brad Lewison is one of the film’s central marketing executives and part of the chaotic duo at the center of Balls Up.
Brad is confident, impulsive, and often overly sure of himself, qualities that quickly become a problem after a World Cup-related scandal leaves him stranded in Brazil and caught up in escalating trouble.
Interesting facts: Wahlberg is known for maintaining an extremely structured daily routine centered around fitness, business ventures, and family life.
Notable Works: Boogie Nights, The Departed, The Fighter, Lone Survivor, The Family Plan.
Paul Walter Hauser as Elijah DeBell
DOB: October 15, 1986.
Bio: American actor, comedian, and producer known for standout performances that combine vulnerability, humor, and emotional depth.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he gradually built his career through supporting comedy and television roles before earning major critical attention for his performance in Richard Jewell.
Role: Elijah DeBell is Brad Lewison’s co-worker and reluctant partner in the chaotic adventure at the center of Balls Up.
Unlike Brad’s louder personality, Elijah is anxious, socially awkward, and highly uncomfortable under pressure.
Interesting facts: Hauser is also a professional wrestler, which is one of the more unusual side careers in modern acting. He is married and has children.
Notable Works: Richard Jewell, Black Bird, Cobra Kai, I, Tonya, Inside Out 2.
Sacha Baron Cohen as Pavio Curto Bundchen
DOB: October 13, 1971.
Bio: British actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for creating provocative satirical characters that blur the line between comedy and social commentary.
Born in London, England, he rose to international fame through characters such as Ali G, Borat, and Brüno.
Role: Pavio Curto Bundchen is a flamboyant and dangerous Brazilian gangster in Balls Up.
Once Brad and Elijah’s World Cup disaster spirals out of control, Pavio becomes one of the key figures pulling them deeper into criminal chaos.
Interesting facts: Baron Cohen is famously private outside his performances and has often avoided public appearances as himself during promotional campaigns.
Notable Works: Borat, Brüno, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Luca, Disclaimer.
Benjamin Bratt as Senhor Santos
DOB: December 16, 1963.
Bio: American actor and producer known for a long-running career across film, television, and voice acting.
Born in San Francisco, California, he first gained widespread recognition through television before becoming a familiar face in major studio films and prestige dramas.
Role: Senhor Santos is a Brazilian Travel Ministry executive in Balls Up.
As Brad and Elijah’s World Cup-related scandal spirals into international chaos, Santos becomes one of the officials tied to the bureaucratic and political side of the crisis.
Interesting facts: Bratt has been active in advocacy connected to Indigenous communities and Latino representation in media.
Notable Works: Law & Order, Miss Congeniality, Traffic, Private Practice, Coco.
Eva De Dominici as Emilia
DOB: April 21, 1995.
Bio: Argentine model and actress who first became known in television before moving into film and international productions.
She has worked across Argentine entertainment and global genre projects, which gives her a strong crossover profile for a movie like Balls Up.
Role: Emilia is one of the important Brazilian-connected characters Brad and Elijah encounter after their situation spirals out of control in Brazil.
She becomes part of the network of locals, officials, and outsiders who shape the duo’s increasingly chaotic journey through the country.
Interesting facts: De Dominici has spoken publicly about being bullied as a child because of an accident that affected her teeth, which gives her personal story a more grounded side than her glamor-heavy public image might suggest. She is also a mother.
Notable Works: The Fragility of Bodies, Cosmic Sin, The Uninvited, Forge, Homo Argentum.
Daniela Melchior as Antonia / Isadora Costa
DOB: November 1, 1996.
Bio: Portuguese actress who moved from local television success into international visibility after breaking through in The Suicide Squad.
Since then, she has become a familiar face in action and genre films, often playing capable, sharp, high-energy characters.
Role: Antonia, also called Isadora Costa, is presented as a Brazilian public defender who is actually a federal intelligence officer.
That double identity makes her one of the film’s most useful characters, because she helps Brad and Elijah while also carrying her own agenda.
Interesting facts: Melchior has been open about living with ADHD and anxiety, and she has also spoken out on social and political issues, including anti-racism activism.
Notable Works: The Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Fast X, Road House, American Sweatshop.
Molly Shannon as Burgess
DOB: September 16, 1964.
Bio: American actress and comedian best known for her long and iconic run on Saturday Night Live.
Over time she has also built a strong film and TV career by playing characters who can be warm, chaotic, oddball, or unexpectedly poignant.
Role: Burgess is the CEO of the Regal Blue Condom Company, which means she is directly tied to the product pitch that sends Brad and Elijah into Brazil.
Once the situation explodes, her role becomes part corporate panic, part damage control, and part comic pressure point.
Interesting facts: Shannon has written openly about personal tragedy in her memoir, and she has often discussed how loss shaped her life.
Notable Works: Saturday Night Live, Superstar, Other People, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Night at the Roxbury.
Eric André as Eco Warrior Aaron
DOB: April 4, 1983.
Bio: American comedian, actor, writer, and musician best known for surreal, fast-paced, and often chaotic comedy.
He built his reputation through The Eric Andre Show, but he has also worked in scripted comedy, voice acting, and film.
Role: Eco Warrior Aaron is one of the film’s eccentric environmental activists, adding another layer of absurdity to the movie’s already wild tone.
He helps expand the comic world around the main characters and keeps the Brazil setting feeling unpredictable.
Interesting facts: André is known for highly physical, off-the-wall comedy and for keeping his public persona as chaotic as some of his characters.
Notable Works: The Eric Andre Show, Bad Trip, Man Seeking Woman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Lion King (voice).
Chelsey Crisp as Eco Warrior Julie
DOB: June 5, 1983.
Bio: American actress, comedian, and writer who is best known for Fresh Off the Boat.
She has built a strong comedy résumé through television, sketch work, and improv, and she also helped form the comedy team Duchess Riot.
Role: Eco Warrior Julie is part of the film’s activist side of the story.
Her character works with the eco-warrior group around the World Cup chaos, helping the film widen its comic chaos beyond the two lead salesmen.
Interesting facts: Crisp studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and later Shakespeare at the British American Dramatic Academy.
Notable Works: Fresh Off the Boat, The Joe Schmo Show, The Office, Mike & Molly, New Girl.
Luciano Szafir as Cristos
DOB: December 31, 1968.
Bio: Brazilian businessman, actor, and former model whose career began in modeling before he moved into acting and television.
In Brazil, he is a familiar screen figure and has worked across soap operas and film.
Role: Cristos is one of the Brazilian characters that helps anchor the film locally.
Even when the movie is mostly driven by the American leads, this role helps keep the Brazil setting alive and grounded.
Interesting facts: Before acting, Szafir worked extensively as a fashion model and became a well-known celebrity figure in Brazil.
Notable Works: Brave, O Clone, Brasil Imperial.
More Actors
• Hal Cumpston as Eco Warrior PJ.
• Jackson Tozer as Jeremy.
• A.B. Farrelly as Steve.
• Henrietta Amevor as Monique.
FAQ – Balls Up (2026) Movie
What is Balls Up (2026) about?
Balls Up follows two marketing executives who travel to Brazil during the World Cup to promote a risky product idea, but a drunken mistake turns into an international disaster involving criminals, fans, and government chaos.
Where does Balls Up take place?
Most of the story takes place in Brazil during the World Cup, with scenes involving stadiums, cities, nightclubs, and government offices.
Is Balls Up (2026) based on a true story?
No, the film is completely fictional. It is an original comedy story created for entertainment, not based on real events.
What genre is Balls Up (2026)?
It is an action comedy with crime and sports elements, mixing chaos, satire, and road-trip style humor.
Where can I watch Balls Up (2026)?
The movie is available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Conclusion
Balls Up (2026) is a loud and chaotic comedy packed with wild jokes, crazy situations, and energetic performances.
It may not be for everyone, but fans of simple, over-the-top comedy movies will likely enjoy the fun and madness from beginning to end.