It appears there are multiple distinct documentary projects in consideration or production that chronicle different phases of Peyton Manning’s illustrious journey. Below are the key confirmed developments, based on reliable sources:
- Platform & Format: A multi-part documentary series on Netflix.
- Focus: Manning’s entire football career—from Tennessee and the Colts to the Broncos—with deep behind-the-scenes access: preparation, leadership, personal challenges, and relationships.
- Release Date: May 30, 2025
- Platform & Format: A feature-length Netflix documentary.
- Focus: Manning’s second act—his transformation into the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts—highlighting coaching philosophy, emotional depth, and leadership.
- Release Date: July 18, 2025
- Platform & Format: A single-film documentary on Netflix.
- Focus: His Denver Broncos era (2012–2016), ending with the triumphant Super Bowl 50 season.
- Release Date: August 15, 2025
- Platform & Format: A documentary film on Netflix.
- Focus: Manning’s time at Tennessee, spotlighting college career highlights, leadership, and impact on Volunteers football.
- Release Date: Also August 15, 2025
Netflix’s approach seems to mirror an episodic deep-dive format, segmenting Manning’s extraordinary life into focused, thematic chapters:
- Comprehensive narrative: Peyton’s Playbook establishes the full scope.
- Coaching transformation: The Underdog reveals a new, unexpected dimension.
- Final NFL chapter: The Sheriff’s Last Ride honors his Broncos legacy.
- Origins story: Rocky Top Revealed highlights his collegiate impact.
- May 30 – Peyton’s Playbook series drops globally.
- July 18 – Feature film The Underdog releases.
- August 15 – Two documentaries (The Sheriff’s Last Ride and Rocky Top Revealed) launch back-to-back.
This rolling release pattern allows fans to engage with Manning’s story piece by piece, each offering a different lens into his life and character.
- New footage: Locker room moments, family interviews, coaching sessions, and personal reflections—from teammates like Marvin Harrison to contemporaries like Tom Brady
- Emotional depth: Facing injury, career pivoting, and family life.
- Unique Access: Netflix and Omaha Productions are delivering “unprecedented access” to his journey
The Manning moniker “The Sheriff” remains beloved across multiple formats—from EA Madden campaigns to social content—and these documentaries lean into that legacy
- If you’ve heard rumors of “a documentary about Peyton Manning,” it’s not a single project but a Netflix-backed documentary series plus at least three feature-length documentaries, each releasing between late May and mid-August 2025.
- The key confirmed dates are:
- May 30, 2025 – Peyton’s Playbook (series)
- July 18, 2025 – The Underdog
- August 15, 2025 – The Sheriff’s Last Ride & Rocky Top Revealed
If you’re preparing a broadcast, article, or review:
- Clarify which installment your audience is engaging with.
- Highlight unique content—unseen footage, coach vs. player narratives, personal struggles.
- Compare and contrast themes between collegiate, playing, and coaching eras.
Would you like help drafting:
- A review or synopsis of any one of these?
- A feature article comparing all four?
- Or perhaps a script for a video introduction to Manning’s legacy coverage?
Just let me know—happy to assist!
