Movie|

Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes

- Image gallery

Home › Movies › New Documentary Movies

New Documentary Movies List (2026)

Discover the Newly released popular New Documentary Movies list of (2026) with theatre & OTT release dates, Top star casts, genres, trailers, photos, and streaming platforms.

FILTERS
Clear All
IMDB Rating
-
Languages
Dubbed Langauges
Release Time
Genres
Content Type
Available For
Awards
24513 RESULTS FOUND
STREAMING PROVIDERS

Untold UK: Jamie Vardy (R)

English | 1h 30min | 12 May 2026 (OTT)

Untold UK: Jamie Vardy

Football (soccer) | Sports Documentary

Jamie Vardy, Rebekah Vardy, Marc Albrighton, Andy King

Documentary, Sport

Netflix
From factory shifts and part-time football to leading Leicester City to a 5,000-1 Premier League title victory, Jamie Vardy's journey is a modern football miracle. This film features unseen archive footage and candid interviews with Jamie Vardy, his wife Rebekah, teammates, and managers, showcasing how a Sheffield lad broke records and defied expectations in the modern game.
Similar To:
Untold: Chess Mates, Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Marty, Life Is Short (UA-13+)

English | 1h 41min | 12 May 2026 (OTT)

Marty Life Is Short

Documentary | Comedian

Martin Short, Lawrence Kasdan, Steve Martin, Andrea Martin

Documentary, Comedy, Biography

Netflix
The definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short, using beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage alongside exclusive interviews with some of the most established and beloved stars. The film takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation, from his breakout success on SCTV and Saturday Night Live to scene-stealing roles in iconic films and a Tony-winning run on Broadwa
Similar To:
André Is an Idiot, The Pursuit of Happyness
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (UA-16+)

English | 21 Apr 2026 (OTT)

Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill

Documentary | Sports

Documentary, Sports, Courtroom

Netflix
A retired Olympic equestrian takes on a new dressage student at his idyllic farm in New Jersey. Over time, tensions mount between the two, leading to 911 calls, cryptic social media posts, and accusations of spying. The feud culminates in a shocking act of violence and a trial that rocked the prestigious and sophisticated world of dressage.
Similar To:
Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait, Federer: Twelve Final Days
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (UA-7+)

English | 30min | 15 Apr 2026 (OTT)

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

Magic | Behind The Scenes

Nick Frost, Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout

Documentary

JioHotstar
This exclusive special offers an inside look at the epic scale and meticulous care behind HBO's new Harry Potter series – told through the lens of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians bringing J.K. Rowling's beloved books to life for a new generation. It chronicles the extensive process behind finding the new Harry, Ron, and Hermione while celebrating the awe-inspiring commitment to detail and
Similar To:
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill, Untold: Chess Mates
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

English | 17 Apr 2026 (OTT)

A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

Gorilla | David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Documentary

Netflix
David Attenborough tells the remarkable story of his first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo, how that gorilla grew up to be a top Silverback and how Pablo's direct descendants are doing today. Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.
Similar To:
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill, Untold: Chess Mates
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Untold: Chess Mates (UA-16+)

English | 07 Apr 2026 (OTT)

Untold: Chess Mates

Chess | Chess Champion

Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Danny Rensch, Erik Allebest

Documentary, Biography, Sport

Netflix
Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by rising star Hans Niemann, who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann's ascension culminates in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, eventually leading to allegations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the che
Similar To:
Queen of Chess, Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (A)

English | 1h 33min | 20 Mar 2026 (OTT)

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hillel

Music Documentary | Band

Hillel Slovak, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Alain Johannes

Documentary, Music, Biography

Netflix
This documentary provides an in-depth look at the gritty formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the singular vision of original guitarist Hillel Slovak. Featuring interviews with bandmates Flea and Anthony Kiedis, along with others close to Slovak, the film explores the band's early evolution on the LA music scene and the deep bond of their childhood friendship. The film traces the band's journey
Similar To:
Matter of Time, Barack Obama: His Story
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

The Plastic Detox (UA-13+)

English | 16 Mar 2026 (OTT)

The Plastic Detox

Documentary | Health

Documentary

Netflix
This eye-opening documentary follows the stories of six couples facing unexplained fertility issues. Guided by experts, they undertake a three-month 'plastic detox' to drastically reduce their daily exposure to plastic-related chemicals, aiming for improved health indicators and ultimately, pregnancy. The film explores the potential impact of microplastics on human health.
Similar To:
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, The Perfect Neighbor
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (R)

English | 1h 55min | 27 Feb 2026 (OTT)

Paul McCartney: Man on the Run

Music Recording | Former Musician

Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Denny Seiwell

Documentary, Music, Action

Prime Video
This documentary chronicles Paul McCartney's pivotal post-Beatles years, from the band's acrimonious split to the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda. It explores his struggle to redefine himself musically and personally, using rare archival footage and new interviews to tell the story of one of music's most famous second acts.
Similar To:
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel, Matter of Time
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Lava

English | 1h 3min | 15 Mar 2021

Lava

Tattoo | Lava

Declan Burley, Vianet Djenguet, Aldo Kane

Documentary, Adventure, Action

Apple TV Plus
Deborah makes a living by drawing the skin of her clients. One night, her housemate invites her boyfriend and friend to their house. Sitting in the armchair, they consume the series of the moment, Gain of Clones, until, suddenly, the signal is cut off and the screen is dyed red while subliminal images float. No one remembers what happened the last two minutes. The answer will be in the enigmatic presence of giant cat
Similar To:
Mummies, El Crazy Che
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Queen of Chess

English | 1h 33min | 06 Feb 2026 (OTT)

Queen of Chess

Chess | Prodigy

Judit Polgar, Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar

Documentary, Biography, Sport

Netflix
A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering the world of international men's chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport's patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
Similar To:
Untold: Chess Mates, Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (A)

English | 1h 31min | 21 Jan 2026 (OTT)

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

Child Kidnapping | Salt Lake City

Elizabeth Smart, Steevan Glover, John Stableforth, Brian David Mitchell

Documentary, Crime

Netflix
In the early hours of June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, igniting one of the most intense and widely covered missing-person cases in American history. 'Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart' is a gripping documentary feature that takes viewers inside the real story — told in Elizabeth's own words and through exclusive interviews with her family,
Similar To:
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers, Murder in Monaco
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Cover-Up (R)

English | 1h 58min | 26 Dec 2025 (OTT)

Cover-Up

Cover-up | Investigative Journalist

Seymour Hersh, Jeff Gerth, David Obst, Bob Woodward

Documentary, Political Thriller

Netflix
Directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, 'Cover-Up' is a political thriller that traces the explosive and impactful career of investigative reporter Seymour Hersh. The film provides an in-depth look at his most significant exposés, from the My Lai massacre to the CIA's domestic spying operations and the torture at Abu Ghraib. Through interviews with Hersh and archival footage, the documentary examines the power o
Similar To:
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill, Untold: Chess Mates
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

The New Yorker at 100 (UA-16+)

English | 1h 36min | 29 Aug 2025 (OTT)

The New Yorker at 100

Magazine | Anniversary

Julianne Moore, David Remnick, Françoise Mouly, Nick Paumgarten

Documentary

Netflix
Follow the editors, writers and creatives behind the scenes of The New Yorker, one of the last print magazines of our time, offering unprecedented access to its inner workings, its contributors, and its archives.
Similar To:
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill, Untold: Chess Mates
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Lali: Time To Step Up

Spanish | 1h 14min | 04 Dec 2025 (OTT)

Lali: Time To Step Up

Recital | Lgbt

Mariana Espósito, Lali Espósito

Documentary, Musical, Music

Netflix
Filmed over three years, this documentary provides an intimate look at Lali Espósito's life as she navigates a period of personal and professional transformation. The film chronicles her return to music after a hiatus, the creative process behind her new album, and the journey culminating in her becoming the first Argentine woman to sell out the Vélez Sarsfield Stadium.
Similar To:
Disney Intertwined Live, Making Malinche: A Documentary by Nacho Cano
VIEW GALLERY

Born Hungry (PG)

English | 1h 17min | 28 Nov 2025 (OTT)

Born Hungry

Chef | Documentary

Sash Simpson, Shipra Khanna, Thomas Zacharias, Mark McEwan

Documentary, Drama, Biography

JioHotstar
An inspiring true story, 'Born Hungry' is a gritty yet life-affirming human drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family in rural India, lost on trains and thousands of miles from home. Ultimately rescued and adopted by a Canadian family, Sash Simpson, now a Toronto-based celebrity chef, returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family and reclaim his Indian roots.
Similar To:
Searching For Sheela, The Pursuit of Happyness
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (A)

English | 1h 43min | 30 Oct 2025 (OTT)

Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

Child Abuse | Serial Killer

Aileen Wuornos, Michele Gillen

Documentary, Crime

Netflix
Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.
Similar To:
Murder in Monaco, The Devil on Trial
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

The Perfect Neighbor

English | 1h 37min | 17 Oct 2025 (OTT)

The Perfect Neighbor

True Crime | Sheriff's Deputy

Susan Lorincz, Ajike Owens, Pamela Dias

Documentary, Thriller, Drama

Netflix
Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.
Similar To:
Crazy Murder, Death of a President
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

SAQUON (A)

English | 1h 41min | 09 Oct 2025 (OTT)

SAQUON

Saquon Barkley

Documentary

Prime Video
SAQUON began as a video diary documenting his ACL recovery five years ago. But the camera kept rolling after his return, revealing an intimate journey through his frustrations over the lack of control of his career, quiet family moments, and ultimately, his dominant year with the Eagles, culminating in a storybook Super Bowl win on his birthday. This is Saquon like you have never seen him before.
Similar To:
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, The Perfect Neighbor
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

John Candy: I Like Me (UA-13+)

English | 1h 53min | 10 Oct 2025 (OTT)

John Candy: I Like Me

Adoring

John Candy, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Martin Short

Documentary

Prime Video
From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me. Those who knew John best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It's a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time.
Similar To:
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, The Perfect Neighbor
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story (UA-16+)

English | 1h 30min | 16 Sep 2025 (OTT)

Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story

Durek Verrett, Märtha Louise, Lars Berteig Andersen, Derek Jameson

Documentary

Netflix
This exclusive documentary goes behind the scenes with Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek Verrett in the lead-up to their divisive wedding in Norway.
Similar To:
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, The Perfect Neighbor
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

The Paper

English | 1h 18min | 07 Apr 2007

The Paper

Laura Baker, Kayur Patel, Chico Harlan, Bridget Smith

Documentary

A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough,The Perfect Neighbor

The Paper is a documentary about The Daily Collegian, a student run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University. It looks at the challenges of modern journalism through the staff of a university newspaper. The young journalists struggle with all the problems of other regional and national newspapers: declining circulation, impediments to investigative reporting and critical response of the coverage. While at one level
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Better Man (A)

English | 2h 15min | 29 Aug 2025 (OTT)

Better Man

Boy Band | Based On Real Person

Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman

Documentary, Musical, Fantasy

Lionsgate Play
Follow Robbie Williams’ journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Similar To:
Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool, The Beach Boys
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER

Songs from the Hole (UA-16+)

English | 1h 37min | 13 Aug 2025 (OTT)

Songs from the Hole

Music Documentary

Hugo Gonzalez Gonzalez, Indigo Mateo, Richard Edmond Vargas

Documentary, Musical, Drama

Netflix
Sentenced to life in prison at 15, musician JJ'88 finds hope by writing songs during solitary confinement in this award-winning documentary visual album.
Similar To:
Bo Burnham: The Inside Outtakes, Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain
VIEW GALLERY
PLAY TRAILER
Load more
Please wait

New Documentary Movies List Available for Streaming (2026)

Movie Name
Untold UK: Jamie Vardy
Marty, Life Is Short
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
Untold: Chess Mates
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
The Plastic Detox
Paul McCartney: Man on the Run
Lava