First Trailer for "The One About Matthew Perry" Released on Netflix

October 12, 2026, 10:47 am | Read time: 2 minutes

Netflix offers countless movies and series to stream. Typically, fictional content dominates the charts and general discourse. However, occasionally a documentary also garners significant attention. The upcoming docuseries “The One About Matthew Perry” has every chance of becoming a hit.

Emotional Trailer for “The One About Matthew Perry”

It is very likely that “The One About Matthew Perry” will attract many fans. After all, the series revolves around the beloved former “Friends” star Matthew Perry, who passed away in October 2023. In his role as Chandler Bing in the well-known sitcom, he won the hearts of generations of fans. The pain of his death remains deep even years later.

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But who was the actor really, and what was his life like? These questions are what the upcoming docuseries aims to explore. According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” quoting the production company Maxine Productions, this is said to be the first in-depth documentary about Perry. It features those “who knew him best.” The trailer already shows his sister and friends, among others.

The “Real” Matthew Perry

Furthermore, an insight into the “real” Matthew Perry is promised, showcasing all his generous, funny, and vulnerable facets. His personal challenges, such as his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, will also be examined.

Whether his former “Friends” co-stars, such as Jennifer Aniston or David Schwimmer, will also appear in the documentary is not yet clear from either “The Hollywood Reporter” report or the trailer.

“The One About Matthew Perry” will consist of three episodes and is set to premiere on Netflix on October 27, 2026.

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