ABBA: Against the Odds

ABBA: Against the Odds is a music documentary that traces the rise of the Swedish pop group to international fame. Beginning with their Eurovision win, the film explores how the band navigated professional criticism, shifting societal norms, and the dissolution of marriages while establishing themselves as a live performance act. Using rare archival footage, the story focuses on their musical achievements and the personal challenges they faced during their ascent.

Directed by James Rogan, this project is the second of three films listed in his career, following Freddie Mercury: The Final Act and preceding Free Nelson Mandela. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including SVT, WDR, DR, and NDR, and involved a credited crew of 53 and a cast of 25. The film features archive footage of band members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, along with Stig Anderson and Richard Skinner.

The 94-minute film was released on March 23, 2024, and was produced across multiple countries, including Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom. It has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a 7.3 rating on IMDb based on 820 votes and a 7.1 rating on TMDB from 16 votes.