Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist - Release date and where to watch in Australia

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July 24, 2024

Fight Night The Million Dollar Heist
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The acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, Fight Night, has been adapted into a series titled Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. 

Hosted by Jeff Keating, the podcast of the same name gives audiences a deep dive into Atlanta’s infamous armed robbery from the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic comeback fight in 1970. Shaye Ogbonna created the series for Peacock, which features an ensemble cast that includes Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard. 

Find out how to watch every episode of the new series once it premieres in Australia using this guide.

What’s in this Guide?

The upcoming crime drama will be streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel (including Foxtel Now). 

For subscribers of the aforementioned services, episodes will screen specifically on Showcase, which is part of Foxtel’s Foxtel Plus bundle and Foxtel Now’s Essentials pack.

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The eight-episode series premieres Friday, 6 September with episodes rolling out weekly in Australia. 

On Foxtel, the first episode screens the same day at 8.30pm on Showcase.

Season 1Release DatesStreaming Services
Episode 1Fri, 6 Sep 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 2Fri, 13 Sep 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 3Fri, 20 Sep 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 4Fri, 27 Sep 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 5Fri, 4 Oct 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 6Fri, 11 Oct 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 7Fri, 18 Oct 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 8Fri, 25 Oct 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
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The screen adaptation of the acclaimed podcast will be streaming on BINGE from September 6 with new episodes dropping weekly. To start watching, the service still offers a 7 day free trial, which also allows new customers to explore heaps of TV shows before signing up. 

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest movies and every trending BINGE series on demand. A Basic subscription with Ads allows you to stream on HD on one device. 

A Standard Plan enables you to enjoy your favourite shows or movies on two devices. A Premium Plan lets you stream on four simultaneously. Both Standard and Premium also offer 4K streaming on selected content. All BINGE plans have no lock-in contract.

Another option for watching the new show is Foxtel, airing every episode via Showcase. More than top dramas, Foxtel also offers live TV with sports streaming and movie channels for watching blockbusters.

Showcase, the channel that airs the Fight Night TV series is part of Foxtel Plus, the cheapest Foxtel entertainment package that already includes the previously separate Kids and Favourites packs, increasing the channels offered to over 70. What’s more, all Foxtel bundles now include the Multiscreen feature. 

If you’re only after a streaming app rather than a pay TV service, all episodes are also going to be on Foxtel Now, which you can try with a free 10-day trial if signing up for the first time. 

The Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan if you’re looking to access more content.

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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist chronicles an infamous armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight. To celebrate the historic spectacle, an extravagant party is hosted by a hustler named Chicken Man (Hart) and attended by some of the country’s wealthiest guests. 

Only the night ends terribly when the private party is interrupted by armed robbers demanding money and jewellery. From being a lavish event to celebrate Ali’s victory, the party quickly turned into one of the country’s biggest and most notorious armed robberies. 

The series is written, created, and executive produced by Shaye Ogbonna based on the podcast Fight Night written by Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts. 

Check out the trailer for the new crime series right here.

The star-studded ensemble cast includes Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. 

You can find the complete cast list below.

  • Kevin Hart as Chicken Man
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Frank Moten
  • Terrence Howard as Richard Wheeler
  • Dexter Darden as Muhammad Ali
  • Taraji P. Henson as Vivian Thomas
  • Don Cheadle as Detective JD Hudson
  • Chloe Bailey as Lena Mosley
  • Marsha Stephanie Blake as Delores Hudson
  • Rockmond Dunbar as Uncle Willie
  • Myles Bullock
  • Melvin Gregg
  • Artrece Johnson
  • Jalyn Hall
  • Clifton Powell
  • Lori Harvey
  • Teresa Celeste

Wondering what other shows to stream on BINGE and Foxtel? We’ve rounded up some latest releases you can watch, including new seasons of House of the Dragon, The Twelve, All American: Homecoming, as well as the new crime dramas High Country, Apples Never Fall, Murder Is Easy, and more. 

Alternatively, you can explore more TV shows and movies online by using the streaming search bar below.

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