Love him or hate him, José Mourinho has never been boring. Now Netflix is giving football’s most polarizing manager the docu-series treatment — and the first look is already stirring excitement.
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Mourinho Big Reveal
Netflix has confirmed Mourinho, a three-part documentary series charting the life and career of one of football management’s most outspoken figures. Filmed over two years, the series drops globally on August 11, 2026, arriving alongside a first-look image and teaser trailer.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Mourinho |
| Format | 3-part documentary series |
| Netflix Release Date | August 11, 2026 |
| Production Company | Ventureland |
| Director | Joe Pearlman |
| Producers | John Battsek, Miles Coleman |
| Filming Duration | 2 years |
What Story Does It Tell?
The series picks up two decades after Mourinho’s breakout moment leading FC Porto to Champions League glory, tracing his path through some of football’s biggest clubs — Chelsea, Inter Milan, and his recent return to Real Madrid. With league titles across four countries and two Champions League trophies to his name, his career has been anything but predictable. Netflix says the series goes beyond match-day drama to explore the contradictions of a manager the sport can’t seem to live without, or fully embrace either.
The Team Behind It
Ventureland, the studio behind the Emmy-winning Beckham series and Wham!, is producing. Director Joe Pearlman, known for Robbie Williams and Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, takes the helm — a strong pedigree for anyone expecting a polished, intimate portrait.
A Cast of Football Legends
Exclusive access to Mourinho himself is joined by interviews from a stacked list of football royalty, including Sir Alex Ferguson, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Iker Casillas, and Eden Hazard, among many others shaping the story from multiple angles.
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Mourinho promises an unfiltered look at football’s most magnetic manager, backed by an all-star cast of interviewees and a proven documentary team. Mark your calendar for August 11.
FAQs
Q1: When does Mourinho release on Netflix?
The documentary series premieres globally on Netflix on August 11, 2026.
Q2: Who produced the Mourinho documentary?
It’s produced by Ventureland, the team behind Netflix’s Beckham and Wham! documentaries.
