Netflix Unleashes Italian Comedy ‘Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives’
When fantasy football turns into a full-blown mystery, no one is safe, not even the groom. Netflix’s latest Italian original takes obsession to absurd new heights.
A groom vanishes on his wedding day. His disappearance coincides with the nail-biting finale of a fantasy football league. That’s the wild setup for Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives, Netflix’s upcoming Italian comedy film from director Alessio Maria Federici, arriving July 30, 2025. Written by Giulio Carrieri, Michele Bertini Malgarini, and Roberta Breda, the story blends sports mania with comedic whodunit.
At the heart of the film is Simone, played by Gomorrah star Giacomo Ferrara, a carefree screenwriter unexpectedly caught up in the disappearance of Gianni, the league’s reigning champion and the missing groom. The investigation unfolds through a sarcastic judge’s sharp questioning, dragging Simone into an increasingly absurd series of events rooted in fantasy football rivalries.
The film pokes fun at the high-stakes emotional rollercoaster of fantasy sports, from irrational trades to obsession with stats. The fantasy league at the center, fittingly called Mai una gioia (Italian for “Never a joy”), reflects the ironic suffering familiar to fantasy football fanatics around the globe.
Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives isn’t just a comedy, it’s a tribute to Italy’s passionate sports culture. Real-life Italian sports icons like Diletta Leotta, Pierluigi Pardo, Riccardo Gentile, and footballer Leonardo Pavoletti make playful cameo appearances as themselves, bridging fiction and reality in a uniquely local twist.
Beyond its humorous tone, the film offers a satirical look at how fantasy football can impact relationships and life decisions. It’s the kind of comedic take that resonates universally, even as it draws from specifically Italian settings and personalities.
Though some sources list an alternative release date of August 27 or 28, the official trailer confirms July 30, 2025, as the Netflix premiere. For sports fans, comedy lovers, and anyone who’s ever lost a weekend to lineup changes, this film is worth a spot on your watchlist.
