Picture: James – Clover Studios/Netflix
One of the greatest footballers in Colombian history, James Rodríguez, is preparing for his third FIFA World Cup with Colombia. Rodríguez became a global star almost overnight when the eyes of the world were dazzled by his performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The documentary on the life and career of James Rodríguez, titled James, is coming to Netflix on May 21, 2026.
James is an upcoming Colombian Netflix Original documentary directed by Simon Brand and produced by Julio Gaviria and Laura Franco. Clover Studios has produced the documentary, with Laura Carreño as the executive producer.
The documentary will focus on the life and career of the iconic Colombian football player, James Rodríguez:
“The life of James Rodríguez —the Colombian boy who dreamed of becoming captain and ultimately rose to inspire an entire nation as its iconic No. 10— unfolds in this documentary as a journey through his talent, his hardships, and his professional evolution, while also delving into the intimate story of the man behind the idol and the struggles that shaped him on and off the pitch. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner —and perhaps the last great opportunity of his career to reach a new summit— the series revisits his moments of glory, acknowledges the challenges that forged him, and, in his own voice, offers an honest testimony of his life.”
Confirmed guest appearances in the documentary are some of James Rodríguez’s friends and former teammates, such as Luis Díaz, Carlo Ancelotti, Sergio Ramos, Radamel Falcao, David Ospina, José Nestor Pekerman, and Nestor Lorenzo.
James is just one of several exciting titles releasing throughout May and June as the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
When is James coming to Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that James is coming to Netflix on May 21, 2026.
Picture: Official Netflix poster for James – Netflix
An official trailer for James has been released by Netflix.
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