Netflix Has Officially Released Trailer For the Highly Anticipated Backstreet Boys Documentary
The wait is finally over. Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for the long-awaited Backstreet Boys documentary, sending waves of excitement through fans across the globe. The upcoming feature, titled Backstreet Forever: The Untold Story, promises to peel back the curtain on one of the most iconic pop groups of all time, offering an intimate, emotional, and never-before-seen glimpse into their three-decade journey from teenage heartthrobs to global music legends.
The trailer opens with the familiar sound of screaming fans and flashing cameras as archival footage from the late 1990s plays — a time when the Backstreet Boys ruled the charts and defined pop culture. But the tone quickly shifts, revealing the challenges behind the glamour: internal struggles, creative disagreements, burnout, and the pressure of maintaining fame in a rapidly changing industry. “We’ve been through everything together,” says AJ McLean in one moving scene, “and now it’s time the world sees what that really meant.”
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Sarah Polley, Backstreet Forever goes beyond the music. It explores the deep brotherhood that kept the group alive through personal battles, public scrutiny, and industry shifts. The film features extensive interviews with all five members — Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson — as they reflect on their past, confront old wounds, and rediscover their shared purpose. Netflix has confirmed that the documentary will also include rare behind-the-scenes footage from tours, studio sessions, and family archives that fans have never seen before.
Fans can expect emotional depth, humor, and honesty throughout the film. In the trailer, Kevin Richardson is heard saying, “It wasn’t always perfect. But every stage, every song, every fight — it made us who we are today.” The documentary also highlights their cultural impact, from the late-’90s boy band boom to their remarkable resurgence in the streaming era. With over 130 million albums sold worldwide and timeless hits like I Want It That Way, As Long As You Love Me, and Everybody (Backstreet’s Back), the group’s legacy remains one of unity, perseverance, and passion.
Netflix executives have described the project as both “a love letter to fans” and “a raw reflection of fame’s true cost.” The film’s release will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the group’s formation, marking a milestone celebration for one of music’s most beloved acts. To complement the release, the Backstreet Boys are expected to appear in a limited series of interviews, live fan events, and special performances leading up to the premiere.
The Backstreet Forever documentary premieres globally on Netflix on December 20, 2025, and fans are already counting down the days. From the highs of sold-out stadiums to the lows of personal pain and public pressure, this film is shaping up to be a heartfelt tribute to friendship, endurance, and the timeless truth that the Backstreet Boys are — and will always be — back.
