The documentary — said to bear the working title “Still Kids: The Backstreet Boys Story” — reportedly opens in 1980s Boston, where the five young dreamers Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight and Howie Dorough first came together and changed the sound of pop. The trailer features a haunting piano version of their hit “Step by Step,” archival footage of early performances, home‑videos, and narration from the members themselves. One line quoted: “We were just kids trying to make something real.” (globalnews247.co.uk)
Beyond nostalgia, the documentary apparently doesn’t shy away from the harder chapters: the pressure of fame, personal struggles, creative tensions, a band at the crossroads, and the loyal fan‑base of “Blockheads” who stayed by their side. It is described as “a love letter to the fans who grew up with the music and never stopped believing.” (globalnews247.co.uk)
Social media exploded shortly after the trailer’s release: fans shared clips, tagged old concert photos and expressed a mixture of excitement and emotion at what’s to come. According to the same report, the trailer racked up over a million views within hours of going live — clear evidence the Backstreet Boys’ magic remains very much alive. (globalnews247.co.uk)
Despite the buzz, official confirmation from Netflix or the Backstreet Boys’ production team remains unavailable. The article that reports the release does not appear to be backed by Netflix’s own press channels or by a recognised entertainment‑news outlet of record. As such, it’s wise to treat this news as an unverified but plausible development.
What to watch for:
- The full trailer: fans are searching for it across YouTube, Netflix’s social feeds and the band’s own channels.
- A release date: the article suggests the film is slated to premiere globally on Netflix this coming spring. (globalnews247.co.uk)
- Behind‑the‑scenes extras: rumours hint at a companion ‘aftershow’ or extended interviews to follow.
- Fan reaction: many older fans are revisiting their memories, while new audiences are discovering the Backstreet Boys through this retrospective lens.
In short: if the project is real, it promises to be a worthwhile trip down pop‑music memory lane — and perhaps a deeper dive into the lives of the band beyond the spotlight. Whether Netflix is behind it remains for official confirmation, but either way, the appetite is clearly there.