Netflix to Unveil Explosive Fall Out Boy Documentary This September, Promising an Intimate Look at the Band’s Rise, Breakups, Battles, and Reinvention Over Two Decades in the Spotlight
In a major announcement that has sent shockwaves through both the music and streaming worlds, Netflix has confirmed the release of an all-new, in-depth documentary chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of legendary pop-punk icons Fall Out Boy. The film, slated for a September 2025 premiere, promises never-before-seen footage, candid interviews, and raw emotional moments that span the band’s rollercoaster two-decade journey—from suburban Chicago kids to global rock superstars.
Title and Concept
Tentatively titled “From the Basement to the Billboard: The Fall Out Boy Story”, the Netflix original documentary will trace the band’s unlikely journey from their humble beginnings in the Chicago punk scene to becoming genre-defining chart-toppers. The title is a nod to their breakout album From Under the Cork Tree, which launched them into the mainstream.
The documentary is produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, known for his work on 20 Feet from Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, with a creative team that includes input from all four band members.
What to Expect: Drama, Music, and Legacy
According to insider reports, the documentary will feature:
- Unreleased footage from early basement shows and Warped Tour days
- Behind-the-scenes tension leading up to their 2009 hiatus
- The dramatic comeback and recording of Save Rock and Roll in 2013
- Emotional insights into how fame, personal struggles, and evolving musical tastes shaped their journey
- Contributions from friends, collaborators, and artists inspired by their work, including guest appearances from Hayley Williams, Brendon Urie, Elton John, and more
Lead vocalist Patrick Stump reportedly breaks down in one interview segment as he recalls the pressure of fame and creative exhaustion, while bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz opens up about mental health, media scrutiny, and the importance of second chances.
Fall Out Boy Speaks
“We didn’t want to do a documentary unless it told the truth,” said Pete Wentz in a teaser press statement. “The awkward, the beautiful, the messy—all of it. Because that’s what this band has always been.”
Patrick Stump added,
“It’s not just about the songs or the haircuts. It’s about friendship, failure, and figuring out who we are, again and again.”
A Global Streaming Event
Netflix plans a simultaneous global release, with an advance screening scheduled in Chicago—the band’s hometown—and companion pop-up fan events in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, and São Paulo. A special live Q&A with the band will follow the premiere, streaming exclusively on Netflix’s YouTube channel.
Why This Matters
Fall Out Boy’s impact on the emo/pop-punk wave of the 2000s can’t be overstated. Alongside peers like My Chemical Romance and Panic! at the Disco, they helped define a generation. But their ability to evolve—embracing pop, rock, and electronic music while staying true to their roots—has given them lasting relevance, something few bands achieve.
This documentary promises not only a nostalgic look at their biggest hits like “Sugar, We’re Goin Down”, “Thnks fr th Mmrs”, and “Centuries”, but also a deep reflection on what it means to grow up in the spotlight—and grow through it.
Mark your calendars. September belongs to Fall Out Boy.
And for fans old and new, this documentary will be more than a tribute.
It’ll be a mirror, a celebration, and a reckoning.
