[cin] documentary guide

Norm Macdonald on Netflix: Judd Apatow charts the life of the comedian

Judd Apatow chronicles the life and career of comedian Norm Macdonald using archival footage and personal videos. Coming to Netflix on October 16, 2026.

The Widower: Until Death... on Netflix, an investigation into deadly marriages

The Widower: Until Death Do Us Part, a true-crime documentary directed by Chris Smith, arrives on Netflix on September 30, 2026.

The Whale and the Musician on VOD: Rone seeks to communicate with the cetaceans

The Whale and the Musician, Valentin Paoli’s documentary featuring Rone, arrives on VOD on October 22, 2026, after its theatrical release.

George Michael: The Faith Tour, the 1988 concert never released before, restored for the big screen.

Filmed at Paris-Bercy in 1988, George Michael: The Faith Tour hits cinemas on November 11, 2026, after a premiere at the Grand Rex.

My Mom, Jayne: Mariska Hargitay's documentary wins an Emmy

My Mom, Jayne, Mariska Hargitay’s documentary about her mother Jayne Mansfield, wins the 2026 Emmy Award for Best Documentary Special.

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, screening of the unreleased documentary at the Grand Rex

In 2025, Oasis fans rejoiced at the Gallagher brothers' long-awaited reunion on a much-anticipated tour. As the new season begins, devotees of the British band will get the chance to see this historic reformation on the big screen, in a one-off cinema screening. In Paris, this documentary, titled "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger," will be shown at the Grand Rex, in the Infinite hall, on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Worlds Apart : the documentary film unveils its first footage

Worlds Apart : The Film unveils its first teaser. David Serero's documentary will, in 2027, chart the success and the backstage drama of the famous boy band.

Linkin Park: Unshatter, the film to catch in a one-night-only screening in cinemas this fall

After filling arenas around the world, Linkin Park lands on the big screen this fall. The American alternative rock band announces the theatrical release this fall of "Unshatter," a musical documentary that blends archival footage, electrifying performances, and portraits from the band members and their fans.

The Other Side of Sport: Raygun, Netflix’s documentary, revisits the 2024 Olympic fever.

Behind the Sport: Raygun, Breaking Badly revisits Rachael Gunn and her viral moment at the Paris 2024 Olympics, coming to Netflix on September 1, 2026.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter on Prime Video unveils its trailer

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter debuts on Prime Video on August 20, 2026. Watch the trailer for the documentary by Jason Hehir about the Serbian champion.

Gare aux Docs 2026: the open-air cinema festival with a social mission, along La Recyclerie’s rails

An outdoor film festival on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture in Paris—tempting, right? Then head to La REcyclerie, from July 3 to August 1, 2026, to enjoy documentaries on powerful subjects.

Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story heads to HBO Max in July 2026

Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, a documentary about Robin Byrd and her impact on New York's public-access television, arrives on HBO Max on July 1, 2026.

Pompeii: Tom Hiddleston travels back in time on Disney+

Pompeii: Tom Hiddleston journeys back in time in a three-episode National Geographic documentary series, arriving on Disney+ on July 23, 2026, and on National Geographic on July 26.

The Drift: Nightmare at Sea on Netflix, the documentary about a shipwreck

La Dérive: Nightmare at Sea lands on Netflix on July 10, 2026. This documentary revisits the sinking of a luxury cruise ship through archival footage and testimonies.

Miguel Ángel Blanco on Netflix: the documentary about 48 pivotal hours

Miguel Ángel Blanco: 48 Hours That Changed Everything drops on Netflix on July 10, 2026. This Spanish documentary revisits the kidnapping and murder of the young councilman by ETA.

The Murder of Rachel Nickell on Netflix: the documentary about the real case

The Murder of Rachel Nickell is now streaming on Netflix as of June 4, 2026. Lucy Bowden's documentary revisits the real case that inspired Sous ses yeux.

Messi: The Forgotten Tape, ESPN's documentary on Lionel Messi, available on Disney+

Messi: The Forgotten Tape, an ESPN short documentary about the VHS tape that brought Lionel Messi closer to the Argentine national team, is now streaming on Disney+.

The Salt of the Earth: Sebastião Salgado Honored on Disney+

The Salt of the Earth, the Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado documentary about photographer Sebastião Salgado, is slated to stream on Disney+ on June 16, 2026.

Dibu Martínez on Netflix: the hybrid documentary about the Argentine goalkeeper

Dibu Martínez: The kid who stops time premieres on Netflix on May 28, 2026. The film traces the Argentine goalkeeper’s childhood and career through animation, archival footage and interviews.

Sacré Cœur : the religious docu-fiction broadcast on Canal+

Sacré Cœur, a docu-fiction by Sabrina and Steven J. Gunnell, airs on Canal+ on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:09 p.m. The film traces the history of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and its contemporary resonance.