Netflix Announce New Documentary on Legendary Southern Rock Group, The Allman Brothers Band Titled…Full Details ⏬

Netflix has announced its latest music documentary, this time turning its lens toward one of the most influential Southern rock bands in American history: The Allman Brothers Band. Titled “Midnight Riders: The Story of the Allman Brothers Band”, the film promises to be an epic, soulful journey through the highs, lows, and legacy of a group that helped define a genre.

Produced in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and the band’s estate, the documentary is set to explore the raw, unfiltered story of the Allmans — from their beginnings in Jacksonville, Florida, to their meteoric rise and the tragedy-laced road that followed. Netflix describes the project as a “visceral celebration of brotherhood, rebellion, and Southern soul.”

The announcement comes with a short teaser, set against the haunting slide guitar of “Dreams,” showing grainy Super 8 footage of the band’s earliest gigs, motorcycle rides, and late-night jam sessions. Narration from Gregg Allman’s past interviews overlays these images, creating a deeply nostalgic and powerful tone. The teaser closes on a lingering shot of Duane Allman in studio, smiling behind a wall of amps — a reminder of the band’s magic and fragility.

Viewers can expect exclusive interviews with surviving members, including Jaimoe and Derek Trucks, as well as archival conversations with Gregg and Duane. Family members, collaborators, and longtime roadies also lend their voices to a project that promises an intimate look at both the triumph and heartbreak of the band’s journey.

One of the most emotional sections of the film, according to sources close to the production, deals with the deaths of Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley, both lost at tragically young ages. Rather than dwell solely on the tragedy, the documentary focuses on the band’s resilience — how they channeled pain into music and continued to tour and evolve for decades.

What makes Midnight Riders more than a typical rock documentary is its cinematic approach. Netflix has enlisted the directing talents of Cary Joji Fukunaga, who brings a lyrical, sweeping visual style to the story. With a soundtrack built from the band’s original recordings — remastered for the film — the experience promises to be as sonically immersive as it is emotionally gripping.

Critics and fans alike are already calling the documentary one of the most anticipated music films of the year. Social media exploded after the announcement, with Southern rock enthusiasts celebrating what many are calling a long-overdue tribute to one of the genre’s most iconic acts.

Netflix has not confirmed a release date yet, but the documentary is expected to drop this fall, just in time for the anniversary of the band’s iconic At Fillmore East album.

For those who grew up on “Whipping Post,” “Jessica,” and “Blue Sky,” and for those discovering the Allmans for the first time, this documentary promises to be an unforgettable ride through the soul of American rock.