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For next on netflixThe streamer has dropped details on 14 new documentaries coming to its library in 2026.
2025 was a great year for Netflix’s documentary division, with the streamer debuting some of its best and most acclaimed documentaries to date. unknown number To perfect neighborLooking ahead to 2026, there are even bigger movies coming to our screens with some big names, not least a brand new David Attenborough series, and dinosaur Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Here’s a look at all the upcoming Netflix documentaries announced for 2026 next on netflix,
For a complete list of next on netflix 2026 Announcements, see our comprehensive article here.
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Gordon Ramsay is arguably the most famous celebrity chef in the world. Both a chef and media personality, he is best known for the TV reality show kitchen nightmares And hell’s KitchenThis documentary explores Ramsay’s leadership of one of his largest enterprises to date: inauguration of five Culinary experience in one of London’s tallest buildings, 22 Bishopsgate,
The official synopsis reads: “This is Gordon as we’ve never seen him before as he opens the doors to his home and businesses. Over the course of 6 months, the expansion of his restaurant empire begins to take shape and, with the official launch fast approaching, we watch as Gordon balances the challenges that come with his life as a husband to Tana and father to their six children.”
dinosaur
Coming in first quarter of 2026
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Narrated by Hollywood veteran Morgan Freeman, the documentary series comes from the creators of Dinosaur Life on Our Planet. It tells the story of the rise and end and fall of the dinosaurs. It explores where they came from, why they were important, how they evolved and how they got their destiny.
Formula 1: Drive to Avoid S8
Coming in February 2026
Netflix’s flagship sports docu-series has returned to its regular spot in February, just weeks before the start of the new Formula 1 season. There are plenty of stories on the horizon for this season with big regulation changes, as well as stories like Lewis Hamilton’s big move to Ferrari and a title battle between three drivers the likes of which we haven’t seen in years.
Kylie
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Produced by Ventureland, the production company behind Wow! And beckham Documentary, comes a series exploring the life of ‘Princess of Pop’ Kylie Minogue. Her extraordinary career began with a role in the Australian soap opera NeighbourShe became one of pop’s most celebrated musicians, receiving two Grammy Awards and four Brit Awards,
Directed by Emmy-winner Michael Harte (Still: A Michael J. fox movie), the series is marketed as a tell-all on the life of Kylie Minogue.
Rafa
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Rafael Nadal is one of the most famous tennis players of all time. Take a look at her 22 major titles, including a record 14 French Open titles and an Olympic gold medal. His journey has enthralled sports fans around the world. Directed by Oscar-nominee Zachary Heinzerling, Rafa It follows a player who is looking for one final win to end his career.
Read the official logline below:
Rafael Nadal faces the end of his illustrious career and long-term home on tennis’ Mount Olympus with just one thing in mind: one last win. His ultimate enemy is not his competitor, but his body. We join him in his long goodbye and for the first and last time, he shares the intimate ups and downs that have made him one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Silent
netflix documentary series Silent Returns in 2026 with six more stories exploring the journey of the people at the center of the game. These stories are personal, introspective and character-driven. Previous Untold Stories follows Steve “Air” McNair, Connor Stallions, and Hope Solo.
Read the official logline for the 2026 volume of Untold below:
The critically acclaimed documentary Untold returns with six brand-new stories that delve deeper into the extraordinary and sweeping (and wild) world of the game. Premiering weekly, these gripping, character-driven stories present a raw, first-person perspective of the people at the center of the action – highlighting the determination, setbacks, and surprising truths that unfold behind the scenes.
WWE: Unreal Season 2
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broadcast in 2025, WWE: Unreal Season 1 took fans backstage and into the writer’s room, where the drama for our WWE Superstars is just as intense as it is in the ring. How do the largest spectacles evolve? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. In 2026, we will step back behind the scenes.
Read the official logline below:
Wild plot twist. Larger than life personality. And a lot of drama. Go behind the scenes with the biggest Superstars and back into the writer’s room on the road to SummerSlam for Season 2 of WWE: Unreal.
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
Broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde (out of frame) participate in a discussion on nature and the economy during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meeting at the International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2019. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP) (Photo credit should read Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Television legend Sir David Attenborough will turn 100 in 2026, and he’s still narrating nature documentaries. In 2026, he returned to our screens in A Gorilla Story, which explores the life of baby gorilla Pablo, and how he grows up to become a majestic silverback. The film is filled with extraordinary gorilla behavior that has never been filmed before. Netflix calls it a story of both “hope and joy.”
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart
Coming to Netflix on January 21st
Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart This takes us to the summer of 2002, when 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah. The kidnapping sparked one of the most intensive and widely covered missing person cases in American history.
This documentary is the most in-depth look at the case to date, featuring Elizabeth’s own words and exclusive interviews with her family, investigators, and those closest to the case. In Netflix’s description, they wrote: “Combining archival footage and never-before-seen material, the film explores the harrowing nine-month experience of Elizabeth’s captivity at the hands of Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee. It explores the psychological and emotional impact on Elizabeth and her family, the relentless media attention, and the community’s relentless search for answers. The documentary not only revisits the events that shocked the entire nation, but also Elizabeth and her journey to healing. Highlighting an ongoing mission to inspire and protect others.”
Marvel: ’80s Boys
Directed by Max Gershberg (golden court) and Jake Rogel (The Last Dance, Court of Gold, Marvel: ’80s Boys The curtain has been lifted on how the US hockey team defeated the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals to win the gold medal at the height of the Cold War. It includes never-before-seen 16mm footage and first-hand reflections from the players involved.
full swing season 4
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full swing It is a comprehensive documentary series chronicling the world’s greatest professional golfers and the difficulties and hardships they face during intense competitions. full swing Started in 2023, and it will return with its fourth installment in April 2026.
Glitter and Gold: Ice Dance
Coming to Netflix on February 1st
Coming in early February, Glitter and Gold: Ice Dance It takes a sweeping and dramatic look at the lives and journeys of the world’s top ice dance couples as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The multi-part documentary series explores ice dancing from a variety of angles, from the technical elements to the human drama that unfolds when the pressure mounts.
chess queen
Coming to Netflix on February 6th
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chess queen is a film that documents the journey of Judit Polgar, a Hungarian girl who came face to face with some of the most famous chess players of all time. Her legacy in the game is immense, she is considered the greatest female chess player of all time.
Director Rory Kennedy said, “We’re excited to bring Judit’s story to Netflix, where people around the world will be able to see what’s possible when we challenge assumptions about gender, talent, and opportunity.” teases,
love on the spectrum season 4
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Popular Netflix Documentaries love on the spectrum will return for its fourth season later this year. The series follows adults with autism who join a dating group and try to find love and companionship.
Check out the official description of Season 4:
In this romantic documentary, people with autism search for love and explore the changing world of dating and relationships. Dating people from all over America navigate the ups and downs of the journey toward happily ever after, showing that it doesn’t matter who you are, love is waiting to be found. Get the latest on some of your favorite Love on the Spectrum shows with Season 3 status updates to find out who’s still together and who might be looking for their partner next season.
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