BREAKING NEWS: Netflix Releases a highly anticipated documentary about Cavaliers legend LeBron james. Slated for release on the…

BREAKING NEWS: Netflix Releases Highly Anticipated Documentary on Cavaliers Legend LeBron James

July 8, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA

Netflix has officially released its long-awaited documentary chronicling the life and career of NBA icon LeBron James, with the premiere date slated for Friday, July 11, 2025. Titled “King James: Beyond the Crown”, the documentary dives deep into LeBron’s meteoric rise from Akron, Ohio, to becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

The film, produced in collaboration with SpringHill Entertainment — the media company co-founded by LeBron himself — features never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments from his years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Team USA. It also explores LeBron’s life off the court, including his philanthropy, activism, and role as a cultural icon.

Netflix dropped the official trailer earlier this morning, sparking a massive response across social media. The preview teases emotionally charged interviews with former teammates like Dwyane Wade, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love, along with commentary from coaches, journalists, and close friends.

“This is the story I’ve waited my whole life to tell,” LeBron says in the trailer. “Not just the championships. Not just the points. But the people, the pressure, the purpose.”

The documentary is structured as a four-part series, each roughly one hour long. Part one covers LeBron’s early years in Akron, his high school dominance at St. Vincent-St. Mary, and his unforgettable NBA draft night in 2003. Part two highlights his first run with the Cavaliers and the weight of expectations on a young superstar. Part three examines the controversial “Decision” to join the Miami Heat, the championships that followed, and his emotional return to Cleveland. The final episode reflects on his later years with the Lakers, his impact beyond basketball, and his evolving legacy.

Fans and critics alike are calling it one of the most compelling athlete documentaries in recent years, drawing comparisons to ESPN’s The Last Dance.

Netflix subscribers can stream “King James: Beyond the Crown” starting July 11. The series is expected to be a major summer hit, especially among basketball fans, and marks another high-profile sports release for the platform.

As LeBron James continues to inspire both on and off the court, this documentary promises to be the definitive portrait of a once-in-a-generation athlete.