Dream Team is a 2026 Czech-Slovak sports comedy film directed by Jonas Karasek from a screenplay by Petr Kolecko. The film premiered in the Czech Republic on January 1, 2026.
The movie Dream Team combines humor with moral dilemmas, using the sports framework to tell a story about ambition, parental love, and the limits of honesty.
The story focuses on Marek, a basketball coach with a unique character, who fails to take his team to a higher level and loses motivation to continue. However, his life changes because of his son Szymon, who has an intellectual disability and dreams of playing basketball at the Paralympic Games. Determined to make this dream come true, Marek faces a serious problem - there are not enough suitable athletes who meet the requirements.
Then an unconventional solution appears: with the help of his friend, a failed theater director, Marek assembles a team of perfectly healthy actors who must pose as people with disabilities. The plan is risky, unethical, and fraught with potential consequences, but the goal – his son’s happiness – compels him to continue. As the story progresses, the team embarks on this unusual adventure that gradually spirals out of control. The film explores how a seemingly good cause can lead to complex moral choices and unexpected consequences.
Jonas Karasek builds the film with a dynamic pace and a clear comedic rhythm. The direction combines sports scenes with absurd situations, while leaving room for more serious moments. The balance between humor and drama is key - the film is not just a comedy, but a story with ethical questions that gradually come to the fore.
The cast contributes significantly to the comedic and emotional effect:
Martin Hoffman – in the role of Marek, a coach torn between morality and love for his son.
Jakub Praharz – like a theater director who proposes the absurd plan and introduces comedic chaos.
Martin Polishensky – as Shimon, the emotional heart of the story.
Petra Polnishova – as the wife who questions Marek's decisions.
Miroslav Krobot – as a figure associated with the Paralympic organization.
Sara Sandeva – complements the storyline with a secondary but important role.
The actors build a convincing chemistry that makes both the comedic and more serious moments believable.
Dream Team is a funny yet provocative sports comedy that raises important questions about honesty, purpose, and the boundaries we are willing to cross for the sake of those we love. The film manages to be both light-hearted and engaging, combining humor with a moral dilemma that stays with the viewer long after the end. This makes it more than a standard sports comedy – it is a story about the choices that shape our character.
