On Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, hosts John Ridley and Matt Carey analyze the biggest shocks and surprises from the 2026 Oscars shortlists.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences last week revealed the documentary features that were shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards. Out of 201 eligible films, 15 advanced in the category, which will be voted on by members of the Documentary Branch to determine the nominees.

Netflix’s new documentary, Elway explores John Elway’s legendary NFL career, personal struggles and Super Bowl triumphs released on December 22, 2025.

First lady Melania Trump's documentary chronicles her transition into her role before inauguration. The first look at the film is out now, watch.

The superstar singer’s doc will premiere on the streamer Dec. 31, before its available to rent/buy on Jan. 2, 2026, on platforms like Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play and more.

Netflix is gearing up for a documentary on Hulk Hogan. Netflix Vice President of Sports Gabe Spitzer recently joined John Ourand of The Varsity for a new interview. During the conversation, Spitzer revealed that Netflix filmed 20 hours’ worth of interviews with Hulk Hogan before his passing.

We included a tremendous range of views and experiences that I think the audience itself has to reckon with,” Marcie Hume explained

The Sundance documentary lineup for 2026 is bursting with big-name talent including Alex Gibney, Liz Garbus, Rory Kennedy and Antoine Fuqua.

A new trailer previewing Melania Trump’s eponymous documentary offers more questions than answers about the relationship between President Donald Trump and the first lady.

Ballesteros shadowed West, who goes by Ye, for six years, collecting over 3,000 hours of footage depicting unbelievable highs and lows for one of entertainment’s most controversial figures. West has publicly dealt with mental health issues and a bipolar diagnosis that has colored his erratic,

The Cost of National Identity,’ in Pakistan over the summer. He screened the documentary and discussed it at Cambridge Public Library.

The Belichick Way," reveals how the University of North Carolina landed Bill Belichick, arguably the greatest football coach of all time, and what unfolded next.