Netflix announces an official release date for Running Point starring Kate Hudson

Running Point is a new sports comedy starring Kate Hudson, coming to Netflix on February 27, 2025, this series isn’t just about basketball. It’s about breaking barriers—both on and off the court. With a mix of humor, drama, and raw family tension, it offers a fresh look at the challenges of a patriarchal society.

Hudson plays Isla Gordon, a young woman who enters the tough world of sports management. Isla seizes the opportunity to enter sports management once her brother steps down as the president of the Los Angeles Waves, as a result of being caught in a scandal.

Family expectations, public scrutiny, and her ambition push her to the limit. This is just the beginning. It echoes Kuroko No Basuke, an anime that had a girl as the coach — this live-action movie is promising and necessary in our days.

Max Greenfield plays the role of Lev Levinson, Islas's devoted assistant (actually more of a sidekick) who is there to act as a liaison to navigate the challenges this male-dominated field can bring about. The cast also includes Jay Ellis, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, and Scott MacArthur, whose presence completes the ensemble.

Behind the scenes, a winning squad

With David Stasen as the showrunner, and Mindy Kaling, whose resume includes Never Have I Ever and The Mindy Project at the helm, the series may have everything to balance the needed approach to sexism in sports while being funny and emotionally engaging.

The production crew consists of Howard Klein of 3 Arts Entertainment, Jeanie Buss, and Linda Rambis, Kate Hudson is also executive producing the show.

Pushing boundaries in the world of professional basketball

Running Point highlights the struggles and successes of women in leadership positions in professional athletics, an area where they are still underrepresented. Real-life trailblazers like Jeanie Buss—the first woman to own an NBA championship team and president of the Los Angeles Lakers—find parallels in Isla's story.

The show highlights how women must be strong and tenacious to thrive in a field where they are underrepresented and shows the difficult realities of managing a major basketball team.

Isla's story revolves heavily around gender politics, family strife, and the difficulties of leadership—whether you're a man or a woman.

The narrative also looks at how professional sports reflect more general social concerns using comedy in a way that makes it feel light-hearted but not less critical.

The star-studded guest stars of the show, which includes Justin Theroux, give even more flair to an already intriguing project.

Make note of February 27 on your schedule

In sum? Mindy Kaling created Running Point, which stars Kate Hudson and has the potential to be a hit on Netflix. A gripping story about Isla's rise to power, set against a sports background, or a mix of the two might make for an interesting and fun series. Make a note of February 27, 2025, because that's when Running Point will first be available to watch.