Good News: Netflix Set to Release Documentary on San Francisco 49ers…… more details ⬇️

In a major win for football fans and documentary lovers, **Netflix** has announced the upcoming release of a new docuseries focused on one of the NFL’s most storied franchises: the **San Francisco 49ers**. Titled **“Faithful: The Story of the San Francisco 49ers,”** the series will dive deep into the highs, lows, and legendary moments that have defined the team’s nearly eight-decade history.

The announcement was made on Saturday morning through a joint press release from Netflix and NFL Films, confirming that production is well underway and the series will premiere globally in **February 2026**, following the conclusion of the NFL season.

The 49ers are one of the most successful and beloved teams in NFL history, with five Super Bowl titles and a roster of all-time greats like **Joe Montana**, **Jerry Rice**, **Steve Young**, and more recently, rising stars like **Brock Purdy** and **Christian McCaffrey**. Netflix’s series promises to showcase it all — from the early dynasty years of the 1980s to the recent revival under head coach **Kyle Shanahan

According to series executive producer Lena Mahmoud**, the goal is to capture “the heart of a franchise that has seen everything — glory, heartbreak, reinvention — and the fanbase that never stopped believing.

The docuseries will feature exclusive interviews with key players, coaches, and team executives from different eras. Confirmed names include

In addition to interviews, the series will incorporate **never-before-seen locker room footage**, game day mic’d-up segments, and archival material from the NFL Films vault. It will also highlight defining moments in franchise history — such as “The Catch” in 1982, the back-to-back Super Bowl victories, the 2012 and 2019 Super Bowl runs, and the emotional ups and downs that have shaped the team and its supporters.

While football remains the central focus, the series will also explore the **broader cultural impact** of the 49ers. From their role in Bay Area identity to moments of social and political significance — including **Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest** — the docuseries aims to show how the team has influenced not just the sport, but society at large.

This isn’t just a football story. It’s an American story — about perseverance, innovation, teamwork, and standing for what you believe in.

The title “Faithful” draws from the nickname of the team’s devoted fanbase, affectionately known as **“The Faithful,”** who have stood by the team through decades of triumph and adversity.

The 49ers documentary joins Netflix’s growing portfolio of successful sports docuseries, including *The Last Dance*, *Quarterback*, and *Formula 1: Drive to Survive*. With a fanbase that extends far beyond San Francisco, early buzz suggests this series could become one of Netflix’s biggest sports launches yet.

To further engage the public, producers are inviting fans to submit personal stories, fan photos, and home videos to potentially be included in the series finale — a tribute to “The Faithful” across the globe.

Bonus Content Exclusive interviews and extended footage available on Netflix’s YouTube and mobile platforms

With its deep storytelling, emotional resonance, and epic football legacy, Faithful: The Story of the San Francisco 49ers”** is poised to become a must-watch for football fans, sports historians, and anyone who loves a comeback tale.