- Primary Subject: Sacha Baron Cohen's new Ali G movie
- Key Update: Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly completed production on a brand-new Ali G movie.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: July 8, 2026
- Quick Answer: Reports reveal that Sacha Baron Cohen has secretly finished filming a new movie reviving his iconic breakout comedy character, Ali G.
A new Ali G movie is currently on its way, as reports revealed that Sacha Baron Cohen has secretly filmed a project that brings back his iconic character.
The A-list comedy star notably made his breakthrough with the role of Ali G. Aside from playing him in various TV shows, he went on to make a narrative feature film in 2002 titled Ali G Indahouse, which was a box office success in the UK.
Now, more than 20 years after his big-screen adventure, he is back for another round.
What to Expect in Sacha Baron Cohen's New Ali G Movie
TheInSneider recently reported that Sacha Baron Cohen has finished filming a new Ali G movie, and it was produced in secret.
So far, the plot details regarding the project are still under wraps. It is also unknown who directed the project, but Baron Cohen is likely involved as a writer and producer, similar to the other movies that he worked on in the past, based on his comedy sketch characters.
There is also no information on whether the film will feature celebrity guest appearances or how long Baron Cohen has been working on the project, as the existence of the film was only known very recently.
This is not the first time that Baron Cohen filmed an entire movie in secret. He notably worked on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm in secret for many months during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 before it was reported that the project was already completed and screened to various studios to find a distributor.
For now, stay tuned for more updates in the coming months regarding the fate of the new Ali G movie, but this is exciting news for fans who may have been clamoring to see the character again after all these years.
The History of the Ali G Character
Before Sacha Baron Cohen became a global box-office sensation, he caught the world's attention as Ali G, a streetwise, tracksuit-wearing interviewer whose heavy use of hip-hop slang routinely bewildered high-profile guests.
From political heavyweights like Newt Gingrich and UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to media figures like Andy Rooney and even a pre-presidency Donald Trump, no one was immune to his satirical, faux-naive interrogations.
The character first debuted in the late 1990s on Channel 4’s The 11 O’Clock Show before spinning off into his own series, Da Ali G Show, in the early 2000s. The cult comedy series eventually moved to HBO, introducing Baron Cohen's boundary-pushing humor to American audiences and establishing a massive stateside following.
Ali G's popularity also spawned the 2002 feature film Ali G Indahouse. While the movie bypassed a domestic theatrical release in the United States, it became an international hit, grossing over $23 million, with the vast majority of that haul coming from the UK box office.
The character ultimately served as the cinematic launchpad for Baron Cohen, laying the groundwork for his massive global breakthrough with the first Borat movie in 2006.
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