Because sometimes hearing the song isn’t enough — you want to hear the whole story behind it. The heartbreaks, the backstage chaos, the legends being made. 2025 is bringing a goldmine of music documentaries, and every single one is ready to rock your world.
Bono: Stories of Surrender (Arrives May 30, Apple TV+)
Get ready for Bono like you’ve never seen him before — raw, real, and remembering it all. Mixing live shows with behind-the-scenes memories, this is the deep dive into U2’s soul that fans have been waiting for. Oh, and bring tissues.
Billy Joel: And So It Goes (Coming this summer, HBO and Max)
The Piano Man finally gets his due in a sweeping two-part documentary that promises the heartbreak, the hits, and the humanity behind the legend. If you’ve ever sung along to “Piano Man” at 2 a.m., this one’s for you.
Culture Club (Premiering June at Tribeca Festival)
Boy George. Top 5 hits. More drama than a season of Succession. Culture Club’s story isn’t just about the music — it’s about the revolution. Alison Ellwood is behind the camera, and you know she’s going to bring the heat.
Depeche Mode: M (Premiering June at Tribeca Festival)
Depeche Mode, Mexico City, and an exploration of life, death, and sound. Memento Mori gets a powerful live documentary treatment that dives deep into mortality and music. This one’s going to stick with you.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (Out now in the US)
Janis Ian’s story is one of bravery, beauty, and breaking barriers. From “At Seventeen” to her emotional retirement, this doc — packed with friends like Joan Baez and Lily Tomlin — is a heart-to-heart conversation with a musical pioneer.
Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful (Out May 8 on Netflix)
Global superstar? Check. Sold-out stadiums? Check. Karol G’s journey to the top — sexism, racism, and all — gets laid bare in this powerful, no-gloss documentary. She’s not just telling the glamorous parts. She’s telling the truth.
Metallica Saved My Life (Screening unfinished version on tour now)
When your fans say your music saved their lives — you listen. Jonas Åkerlund’s documentary is a love letter to Metallica’s fan family. You don’t have to be a metalhead to feel this one in your bones.
Oasis (TBD — following 2025 stadium tour)
The Gallagher brothers are back — and the cameras are rolling. With the team behind Peaky Blinders producing, expect drama, fists, and genius. If you think you know Oasis, think again. This is going to be pure rock cinema.
One To One: John & Yoko (In UK cinemas now)
Before hashtags, before viral activism — there were John and Yoko. One To One uncovers the power couple’s last live shows, their activism, and the behind-closed-doors moments that made them unforgettable.
Take That (Coming soon to Netflix)
The story of Take That — Gary, Howard, Mark, Jason, and Robbie — finally gets the epic docuseries it deserves. Expect laughs, tears, and no-holds-barred honesty. If you grew up with these guys, it’s going to feel like coming home.
