Paramount+ Confirms Dec. 15 Premiere for True to the Game Fourth Film
The crime thriller series adds a new installment titled Quadir's Redemption, returning the original cast to streaming platforms this holiday season.
By Kofi Costa ·
Paramount+ will release True to the Game: Quadir's Redemption on Dec. 15. The film serves as the fourth entry in the crime thriller franchise. It marks the first new installment in five years. The first three films will become available on the platform on Dec. 1.
The new movie centers on Gena, played by Erica Peeples, and Quadir, played by Columbus Short. The plot follows their attempt to build a life together while Quadir maintains connections to the drug trade. A question regarding Gena's baby now threatens to alter their relationship permanently. The narrative builds directly on the events of the preceding trilogy.
The full returning cast includes Vivica A. Fox as Shoog, Iyana Halley as Bria, and Starletta Dupois as Gah-Git. Andra Fuller plays Jerrell, while Kris D. Lofton plays Terrell. Lisa Renee Pitts returns as Viola Richards. The production is led by director Salvatore Sclafani. Manny Halley wrote the script and serves as executive producer for Imani Media Group.
The franchise originated from Teri Woods' best-selling 1998 novel. The first film, simply titled True to the Game, released in 2017. It was followed by Game 2: Gena's Story in 2020 and True to the Game 3 in 2021. The series has maintained its focus on the intersection of personal loyalty and criminal enterprise since its debut.
Columbus Short discussed his initial attraction to the role during an interview with SideWalks. That conversation took place around the release of the third film in 2021. Short cited the vulnerability of the characters as a key factor. He noted the loyalty between his character and Vivica A. Fox's character, Shoog. Short stated that the arrival of love changes the dynamics of the group.
The release date falls within the holiday streaming window. Paramount+ is consolidating the entire series on a single platform. This move follows the initial streaming release of the earlier titles. The new film continues the specific storyline involving Gena and Quadir's domestic life against the backdrop of Quadir's professional obligations.
