Netflix will release a new sports documentary in August. In MOURINHO (2026) we get a unique glimpse into the life of José Mourinho, the iconic football coach who rose to the top of the football world. Netflix shares the first images and the release date of the upcoming docuseries.
Top coach in world football
The new Netflix documentary Mourinho shows how José Mourinho became one of the most successful top coaches among the absolute elite of world football. The upcoming title provides a unique look behind the scenes of the rise of the iconic football coach.
Historic rise
The three-part docuseries follows his historic rise and his period as a manager at the most prestigious clubs in the world. He now works (again) at Real Madrid, but also coached the teams of Inter Milan and Chelsea. Netflix promises that this docuseries will provide a better insight into the interesting career of ‘The Special One’.
Well-known director for Netflix
Mourinho is produced by Ventureland, the company that also Beckham (2023) in The Deepest Breath (2023) produced. It is directed by Joe Pearlman. That is no stranger to Netflix, because he also made it before Robbie Williams (2023) in Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now (2023).
When to see?
Along with the first images, Netflix also shares the release date of the upcoming sports documentary. Mourinho appears 11 augustus on the streaming service. For a complete overview of all new films and series that will soon appear on the streaming service, visit our Coming soon to Netflix page.

A unique look behind the scenes at the iconic rise of José Mourinho. This documentary shows how he became one of the most successful top coaches among the absolute elite of world football.
Image: ‘Mourinho’ via Netflix





