As a tribute to the American icon, the biopic, Ali will be re-released in theatres once again due to public demand. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the movie will enjoy a limited release and will be screened in a few hundred cinemas in America.
“With the passing of Muhammad Ali, we have received many requests for this film to return to theatres, in celebration of his life,” said Rory Bruer, President of Sony.
“The film truly honours everything that made Ali one of the central figures of our time, a man who commanded his sport but whose personal faith and principles made him mean so much more,” he added. “Muhammad Ali truly was The Greatest, and this tribute is a great way to honour him.”
Ali grossed over $87 million worldwide at the box office in 2001. Will Smith, who plays Muhammad Ali in the biopic, is a big fan of the boxing legend. He took to Facebook to express his sentiments after the demise of the legend.