A fake movie poster featuring Zendaya called 'Challengers' is causing controversy due to its use of the N-word.

A fan-made poster for Zendaya's upcoming film, "Challengers," has been making waves on the internet for its subtle reference to a racial slur. The movie follows the talented "Euphoria" actress as she navigates a love triangle with two fellow tennis players.

The poster initially gained attention when it was shared on the Films to Films X account on the movie's release date of April 26. It featured the usual elements, such as images of the stars playing tennis and their names, but it was the title's unique formatting that caught the eye of fellow X users.

The split spelling of "Challe-ngers" sparked speculation that it was a clever way of spelling the n-word. Some accused the account of intentionally mocking the film, which features a biracial lead actress.

But the owner of the account quickly denied these allegations, stating in a now-deleted tweet, "For those implying that I'm a 'racist' because of this poster, just know that I am a black woman. I am not responsible for how others interpret my posts. It's their own imagination running wild."

Despite the backlash, some Black X users found humor in the cringe-worthy image.

"They called Zendaya a what?" joked one user.

Another quipped, "And this is why diversity and inclusion hires are so important."

Not surprisingly, Zendaya and the film's producers caught wind of the controversy and took to the movie's social media to address it.

"Happy Challengers Day from our only official posters," read the caption of an official poster, slyly referencing the drama surrounding the fan-made poster.

Fortunately, the controversy did not seem to affect the film's success at the box office. "Challengers," which had a budget of $55 million, earned an impressive $15 million in its opening weekend.

The 27-year-old Zendaya's first lead film also stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist and is directed by Luca Guadagnino. In related news, the actress recently responded to a racist comment about her hair with grace and poise.

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