The 9 best documentaries of 2026—across Netflix, HBO Max, and more
Jun 11, 2026 | Guides
After writing about documentaries for the last six months, I can safely say that 2026 has already delivered some remarkable unscripted movies and series. The major streamers—from Netflix and HBO Max to Paramount+ and Prime Video—have all quietly stacked their libraries with some of the most compelling and enlightening nonfiction filmmaking in recent memory, covering everything from rock gods and wizard-like daredevils to more than one comedy legend and too many regular people caught up in serious crime and unspeakable tragedy.