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11 must-watch music documentaries coming to theaters and streaming in 2026

In 2026, a slate of 11 music documentaries will debut, including Take That on Netflix January 27 and Paul McCartney's Man on the Run streaming February 25.
Filmmakers aim to revisit and reframe artists' legacies, documenting creative reinvention with behind-the-scenes perspectives while Questlove, director, uses archival material and White's estate to contextualize Earth, Wind & Fire, band.
Using mockumentary techniques, The Moment will premiere at Sundance before opening in late January, featuring Charli XCX blending concert footage and scripted scenes.
The Wu‑Tang story highlights art ownership oddities, with the album sold to Martin Shkreli for $2,000,000 and later bought by PleasrDAO for $4,000,000, with legal restrictions until 2130.
Ann Wilson's In My Voice, using personal archives, is set for release in 2026, while Billie Eilish's 3D tour film, made with James Cameron, is scheduled for sometime in 2026.

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11 must-watch music documentaries coming to theaters and streaming in 2026

Music documentaries have long offered more than just behind-the-scenes access. At their best, they serve as time capsules, preserving pivotal moments in culture while peeling back the layers of the artists who helped shape them. From intimate portraits of reinvention to deep dives into eras that altered the course of popular music, the genre continues to evolve alongside the stories it tells. Movies 2026: Here are 18 films we are excited to see

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