Netflix’s Physical 100 is coming to France, and it has the biggest-name cast of any version yet. 100% Physique, as it’s called in France, puts former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, kickboxing and MMA star Cédric Doumbè, Olympic champions and some of France’s biggest YouTubers into the same arena, with €200,000 for the winner: double Italy’s prize.
Here’s everyone confirmed so far, who they are, and what the Mexico and Italy versions tell us about who might win. We’ll update this page as Netflix announces the date and the rest of the 100. For every version and winner to date, see Physical 100 around the world.
- French title: 100% Physique
- Release date: not announced yet (we’ll update this page)
- Contestants: 100, from martial arts, bodybuilding, CrossFit, rugby, athletics and more; about 20 named so far
- Prize: €200,000
- Produced by: Adventure Line Productions (Banijay France), the makers of Koh-Lanta and Fort Boyard
- Biggest names: Francis Ngannou, Cédric Doumbè, Tibo InShape, Estelle Mossely, Romane Dicko, Luc Abalo
When is Physical 100: France released?
Netflix hasn’t announced a date. The French version was revealed in July 2026 (Banijay) and What’s on Netflix said it would arrive “within the next few months”. Netflix already has a title page for Physical 100: France. French press have suggested autumn 2026 or early 2027. We’ll add the date here as soon as it’s confirmed.
The big names
Francis Ngannou
The headline act. Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight champion, one of the hardest punchers in the sport’s history, who has since boxed Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua and fights in the PFL. He’s also the biggest body in a format that, so far, hasn’t rewarded size: see what Mexico and Italy tell us, below.
Cédric Doumbè
A former kickboxing world champion who became one of the biggest draws in French combat sport after moving to MMA with the PFL. Expect him to be dangerous in any one-on-one round.
Tibo InShape
France’s best-known fitness YouTuber, with a huge following built on training and challenge videos. A content creator with a real training base, which is exactly the profile that has gone further than expected in other versions.
The Olympians
- Estelle Mossely: Olympic boxing champion at Rio 2016.
- Romane Dicko and Amandine Buchard: two of France’s leading judoka, both Olympic medallists.
- Luc Abalo: former France handball international and two-time Olympic champion.
- Christophe Lemaitre: sprinter and Olympic 200 m medallist.
Others confirmed so far
- Benoît Paire: tennis player.
- IbraTV: Russian-born martial arts and boxing creator with more than 5 million subscribers.
- LeBouseuh: fitness, comedy and interview creator.
- Henry Tran: comedy creator.
- Brawks: esports streamer.
- DaEtienne (Étienne Ca): former professional basketball player and streamer.
- Alexis Landot: urban climbing specialist.
- Léo Primal: urban-exploration YouTuber.
- Jean Gab’1, Bosh and Hatik: rappers and actors.
- Ragnar Le Breton: comedian.
The full confirmed cast so far
| Name | Who they are |
|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | Former UFC heavyweight champion |
| Cédric Doumbè | Kickboxing and MMA (PFL) |
| Estelle Mossely | Olympic boxing champion |
| Romane Dicko | Judo, Olympic medallist |
| Amandine Buchard | Judo, Olympic medallist |
| Luc Abalo | Handball, Olympic champion |
| Christophe Lemaitre | Sprinter |
| Benoît Paire | Tennis player |
| Tibo InShape | Fitness YouTuber |
| IbraTV | Martial arts and boxing creator |
| LeBouseuh | Fitness and comedy creator |
| Henry Tran | Comedy creator |
| Brawks | Esports streamer |
| DaEtienne (Étienne Ca) | Ex-basketball player, streamer |
| Alexis Landot | Urban climbing |
| Léo Primal | Urbex YouTuber |
| Jean Gab’1 | Rapper and actor |
| Bosh | Rapper and actor |
| Hatik | Rapper and actor |
| Ragnar Le Breton | Comedian |
That’s 20 of the 100. Netflix and the producers say the rest come from martial arts, bodybuilding, CrossFit, rugby, athletics and more.
Who could win? What Mexico and Italy tell us
If the first two European and Latin American versions are any guide, don’t bet on the biggest body. Mexico was won by a 38-year-old obstacle racer. Italy’s final six included two judo champions, a surfer, a firefighter, a footballer and a DJ, and none of its heavyweights, and Italy was won by judoka Emanuele Bruno, who outlasted a firefighter in a two-hour push-of-war.
- Long holds decide a lot. Italy opened with a plank that lasted an hour and 27 minutes and cut its field to six with an hour-long hang. Grip and strength for your bodyweight matter more than size (see our dead hang guide).
- Grappling pays. Both versions used one-on-one fights for a ball early on. That’s good news for Doumbè, Ngannou and the judoka Dicko and Buchard, and Italy’s two judoka were its stand-out athletes: one won the hour-long hang, the other the whole show.
- Engines win late. Mexico’s semi-final was two 20-minute stages of sprinting laps. See every Mexico challenge and every Italy challenge.
- So watch the all-rounders: the judoka, the combat athletes with a gas tank, and anyone from CrossFit or obstacle racing among the unnamed 80.
Physical 100: France FAQ
When does Physical 100: France come out?
Netflix hasn’t announced a release date yet. We’ll update this page as soon as it does.
Is Francis Ngannou in Physical 100: France?
Yes. The former UFC heavyweight champion is one of the first confirmed contestants.
What is Physical 100: France called in French?
100% Physique.
How much does the Physical 100: France winner get?
€200,000, double the €100,000 on offer in Italy.
Who makes Physical 100: France?
Adventure Line Productions, part of Banijay France, which also makes Koh-Lanta and Fort Boyard.
