11 must-watch music documentaries coming to theaters and streaming in 2026
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11 must-watch music documentaries coming to theaters and streaming in 2026
"At their best, they serve as time capsules, preserving pivotal moments in culture while peeling back the layers of the artists who helped shape them. From intimate portraits of reinvention to deep dives into eras that altered the course of popular music, the genre continues to evolve alongside the stories it tells. RELATED: Here are 18 films we are excited to see In 2026, a new slate of music documentaries promises to do just that,"
"Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ann Wilson is ready to tell her story in her own words. Wilson's upcoming documentary, " Ann Wilson- In My Voice, " chronicles the life of one of the most iconic singers who brought us "Crazy On You," "Barracuda," and "Magic Man." The documentary's announcement states that the film draws from a "personal archive of home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage." Wilson will give additional commentary from friends, family members, music executives, and fellow bandmates."
Music documentaries act as time capsules, preserving pivotal cultural moments while revealing artists' personal layers. The 2026 slate emphasizes transformation, reckoning, and creative rebirth across genres, offering intimate portraits and era-focused deep dives. Eleven forthcoming films revisit legendary careers and examine modern pop's intensity, providing fans opportunities to experience stories behind the sound. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ann Wilson will chronicle her life using home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage, supplemented by commentary from friends, family, executives, and bandmates. Filmmaker Tamra Davis returns with a project that revives rare archival footage and behind-the-scenes material.
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