Netflix announced that Mourinho, a three-part sports documentary series chronicling the life and career of football manager José Mourinho, will premiere on August 11, 2026. Produced by Ventureland and directed by BAFTA and Emmy nominee Joe Pearlman, the biographical project features real-life footage and interviews with prominent football figures, according to official platform releases.
Release Date and Production Details
According to Netflix, Mourinho is scheduled to debut globally on August 11, 2026, on the platform’s official website and app. The streaming service released the official teaser and first-look imagery on July 13, 2026, coinciding with the manager’s return to Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training center for pre-season preparations. Production on the limited series spanned two years.
Ventureland produced the project, with John Battsek and Miles Coleman serving as producers. Director Joe Pearlman previously directed After the Screaming Stops and the Robbie Williams documentary, earning BAFTA and Emmy nominations.
Trailer and Archival Content
The 90-second official trailer, released on YouTube by Netflix on July 13, 2026, highlights personal items from Mourinho’s collection. According to the trailer footage, the manager showcases his career awards, boots worn by Diego Maradona, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-season professional T-shirt. In the promotional clip, Mourinho reflects on his two decades of success, stating that filming followed twenty years of winning titles across elite European leagues.
Documentary Scope and Featured Football Personalities
Netflix describes the series as an insider-fueled portrait charting Mourinho’s rise from a physical education teacher to a prominent club manager following his 2004 UEFA Champions League victory with FC Porto. The three episodes explore his tenure across top clubs, touchline incidents, and his rivalry with Pep Guardiola.
Alongside Mourinho, the documentary features interviews and appearances from numerous football veterans, including:
- Sir Alex Ferguson
- Javier Zanetti
- Iker Casillas
- Frank Lampard
- Samuel Eto’o
- John Terry
- Didier Drogba
- Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Luis Figo
Background and Career of José Mourinho
Born in Setúbal, Portugal, on January 26, 1963, José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix is the son of former goalkeeper José Manuel Mourinho Félix and teacher Maria Júlia Carrajola dos Santos, according to biographical records from the Manchester Evening News. After playing as a midfielder, Mourinho retired from playing at age 24 and transitioned into coaching and teaching. He later worked as a translator for coach Bobby Robson before becoming a top-tier manager in September 2000. He currently serves as the head coach of La Liga club Real Madrid.
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