When is the Britney Spears Netflix documentary coming out?

Hot on the heels of Hulu’s explosive documentary Framing Britney Spears that helped spur the #FreeBritney movement into high gear, Netflix is preparing its own documentary on the princess of pop. Yes, a Britney Spears Netflix documentary is coming.

Britney Spears is no stranger to having her life documented for public consumption, whether she’s a willing participant or not. Prior to the New York Times documentary about the iconic pop star’s harsh and sexist treatment from the public as well as her highly publicized conservatorship, Britney had only sat down for MTV’s tell-all Britney: For the Record in 2008.

It’s unclear whether the pop legend or her family will participate in the upcoming Britney Spears Netflix documentary directed by true-crime filmmaker Erin Lee Carr, but the next look at the life of one of the most beloved and fascinating public figures is expected to be another piercing investigation behind the scenes of the situation that has her name in headlines once again.

For those wondering when the new documentary is coming to Netflix, we’re sharing all of the details we know so far, including the release date.

Is there a Britney Spears documentary on Netflix?

Currently, there aren’t any Britney Spears documentaries on Netflix. Framing Britney Spears is available to watch on Hulu, and Netflix’s own doc has yet to be released. However, when the streamer’s new documentary does get released, it will exclusively stream on Netflix.

What is the Britney Spears documentary about?

As previously mentioned, Framing Britney Spears took a closer look at the the pop star’s history of mistreatment by the media, public and press and the circumstances that ultimately led to her father’s restrictive 13-year control over her life with a conservatorship.

The as-yet-untitled Britney Spears Netflix documentary will surely re-tread similar subjects, though Carr may dive deeper into the developing story, such as Britney giving her first public statement and pursuing to end the abusive conservatorship.

When is the Britney Spears Netflix documentary release date?

Since the film hasn’t yet finished, it’s unclear when Netflix will release the documentary. Of course, it could arrive as early as later this year. However, fans shouldn’t expect the next documented chapter of the #FreeBritney movement to arrive until sometime next year.

What do you hope to see from the new Britney Spears documentary on Netflix?