Summary
- Netflix has released the official trailer for “TYSON,” a four-part documentary series about Mike Tyson.
- It premieres on October 13, 2026.
Netflix has released the official trailer for “TYSON,” a four-part documentary series revisiting Mike Tyson’s life, from his difficult childhood in Brooklyn and explosive rise to the top of boxing to his personal crises, contradictions and legacy.
The series premieres on October 13, 2026. It is directed by Floyd Russ, with cinematography by David Bolen and Jacob Møller and editing by Wax Taber and Dan Duran.
Four episodes tracing a life full of contradictions
“TYSON” follows Tyson from his difficult beginnings in Brooklyn to the moment he became the youngest heavyweight world champion in history at the age of 20. The story continues through his period of dominance and the events that shaped both his public image and personal life, including incarceration, financial problems, substance abuse and controversial moments inside the ring.
The series also reaches Tyson’s later years and his 2024 return to the ring against Jake Paul. Netflix presents the documentary as a personal reckoning with success, collapse, change and the cost of Tyson’s public legacy.
The final format changed during development
Netflix’s original announcement in December 2024 described the project as a three-episode series of roughly 60 minutes per episode. In its current official form, Netflix and Tudum list “TYSON” as a four-part series with four hour-long episodes.
The creators behind the cinematography and edit
Floyd Russ, whose credits include “Untold” and “American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing,” directs the series. Cinematography is by David Bolen and Jacob Møller, music is by Raffertie, and editing is by Wax Taber and Dan Duran.
For filmmakers, the structure of the material is also part of the appeal: contemporary interviews, personal testimony, archive imagery and material Netflix describes as rare or previously unseen all have to be shaped into one visual and narrative line.
What the official trailer shows
The trailer places Tyson himself at the centre of the story as he revisits moments that shaped both his career and public image. Netflix’s official description also points to access to family, friends and people from his wider circle, together with material that has not been shown before.
What we think
For visual creators, “TYSON” is interesting beyond Tyson himself. The production has to connect decades of archive material with contemporary interviews and a highly recognisable public persona, making the way cinematography, editing and storytelling maintain continuity across very different periods worth watching closely.
Frequently asked questions
When does “TYSON” premiere?
The series premieres on Netflix on October 13, 2026.
How many episodes are there?
The final version consists of four episodes, each running for about one hour.
Who directs the documentary?
The series is directed by Floyd Russ.
Who handled cinematography and editing?
Cinematography is by David Bolen and Jacob Møller, while Wax Taber and Dan Duran handled the edit.
