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Sacha Baron Cohen Directs Ali G Film, Arrives Oct 2026

7/23/2026

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Sacha Baron Cohen will direct Ali G: Who Iz I?, set for Amazon MGM Studios release on October 23, 2026.
The film is Cohen’s directorial debut and will open opposite Warner Bros./DC’s Clayface and Klara starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
Cohen promoted the project by appearing in full Ali G costume at Wimbledon.
His prior Amazon film Borat Subsequent Moviefilm earned Oscar nods for Adapted Screenplay and supporting actress Maria Baklava.

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Sacha Baron Cohen will direct Ali G: Who Iz I?, set for Amazon MGM Studios release on October 23, 2026.
The film is Cohen’s directorial debut and will open opposite Warner Bros./DC’s Clayface and Klara starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
Cohen promoted the project by appearing in full Ali G costume at Wimbledon.
His prior Amazon film Borat Subsequent Moviefilm earned Oscar nods for Adapted Screenplay and supporting actress Maria Baklava.