Netflix’s Paul McCartney Documentary Will Reveal What Fans Have Wondered for Decades

Netflix to Release Intimate Paul McCartney Documentary, Promising Unseen Footage and Untold Stories

Netflix is tuning up for one of its most anticipated music documentaries yet — and this time, it’s all about Sir Paul McCartney. The streaming giant has confirmed production is underway on a deep-dive docuseries centered around the legendary Beatle, his life, legacy, and the music that changed the world.

Titled “McCartney: Yesterday & Today” (working title), the multi-part series promises rare access to archival footage, personal diaries, unreleased recordings, and exclusive interviews with McCartney himself — along with commentary from close collaborators, family members, and contemporary artists who have been shaped by his influence.

From Beatlemania to the Solo Years

While McCartney has been the subject of countless biographies and tributes, this Netflix original aims to go further than ever before — tracing not just the highs of Beatles stardom, but the emotional aftermath of the band’s breakup, his deep creative partnership with John Lennon, and his reinvention through Wings and decades of solo work.

“Paul isn’t just a legend. He’s a living bridge between music history and today,” said a Netflix insider involved in the project. “We’re telling the human story behind the icon — the heartbreak, the doubt, the joy, the endless need to create.”

Sources close to the production hint at deeply personal moments, including McCartney’s grief following the loss of his first wife, Linda; his complex relationship with fame; and his continued passion for songwriting well into his 80s.

A Look Inside the Vault

What sets McCartney: Yesterday & Today apart is its access. The documentary team, reportedly granted full cooperation by McCartney, has been given permission to dig through personal archives that have never been made public — including home video footage, early demos, and handwritten lyrics from the Beatles’ most formative years.

Paul himself will serve as a guiding voice in the series, reflecting on his journey not just as a musician, but as a husband, father, and activist.

A Netflix Legacy in the Making

Following the success of music-centered hits like “The Beatles: Get Back” (Disney+) and “Miss Americana” with Taylor Swift, Netflix is positioning McCartney: Yesterday & Today as its flagship music doc of the decade.

Fans and critics alike are already buzzing on social media, with speculation about surprise appearances by surviving Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, producer Giles Martin, and even rare audio commentary from the late George Harrison and John Lennon via archive.

Release Date and Trailer

The documentary is expected to premiere in early 2026, timed to coincide with the 65th anniversary of The Beatles’ first recording. A teaser trailer is expected to drop later this year.

For die-hard Beatles fans and newcomers alike, McCartney: Yesterday & Today promises to be more than a biography — it’s a time capsule, a love letter to music, and a reminder that even legends never stop evolving.