Sports Stars of Tomorrow: Favorite Movies Revealed

Off the field, the athletes of Sports Stars of Tomorrow are just as varied in their tastes as they are in their playing styles. When asked to name their favorite movie, the answers ranged from superhero blockbusters to action classics to a few surprises.

Spider-Man drew multiple votes—both the Tobey Maguire era and the broader franchise—while the Avengers universe claimed its share of fans, with Endgame getting a specific nod. Will Smith's Men in Black series earned a passionate endorsement, and John Wick pulled double duty with separate athletes each citing the first film and the full franchise.

The list didn't stop there. Top Gun, Pulp Fiction, Boyz n the Hood, Friday, Avatar, and the 2025 film Sinners all made appearances. One athlete went with The Expendables before pivoting to Fast and Furious—then quickly added a request that his mom not find out.

The segment is a reminder that behind every highlight reel is a teenager with a personality, a sense of humor, and apparently, strong opinions about action movies.