Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef

Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef follows the confrontation between two professional eating competitors, Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. The film centers on a long-standing rivalry spanning fifteen years, as the sixteen-time champion Chestnut competes against the six-time champion Kobayashi. The conflict focuses on whether Chestnut can retain his status as the top competitor in the world or if Kobayashi will successfully reclaim his position.

The production was directed by Ryan Polito, who previously directed Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live in 2011 and David Spade: Nothing Personal in 2022. This 2024 United States release is followed in Polito's chronology by Your Friend, Nate Bargatze and Tom Segura: Teacher. The film was produced by Victoria Coloruno-Caretto, J.B. Kritz, and Niki Usbay McDonald. The cast features Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi appearing as themselves, alongside Nikki Garcia, Rob Riggle, Cari Champion, and Chris Rose. The runtime of the film is 71 minutes.