After decades of platinum records, sold-out tours, and iconic pop moments, the Backstreet Boys are stepping into a new spotlight — one that reveals everything. Netflix has announced Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way, a raw and emotional documentary that dives deep into the untold truth behind the world’s biggest boy band.
Set to premiere globally in 2026, the film promises to be more than just a nostalgic look back. It’s an unfiltered journey through fame, brotherhood, heartbreak, and redemption — capturing how five young men from Orlando became a global phenomenon and, more importantly, how they survived it all.
Behind the Glitter and Glory
Directed by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (“20 Feet from Stardom”, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”), the documentary takes fans behind the scenes of the Backstreet Boys’ meteoric rise and the emotional price of superstardom. Through hours of unseen footage, personal interviews, and intimate moments, the film tells the real story behind the headlines — from their earliest rehearsals in 1993 to their modern-day reign as pop icons.
“People saw the posters, the smiles, the choreography — but they didn’t see the battles we fought to stay a family,” says AJ McLean in the trailer.
The film will explore the pressures of perfection, the struggles with fame at a young age, and the bonds that held the group together when the world expected them to fall apart.
From Stadium Lights to Silent Nights
At the heart of the documentary lies the group’s powerful resilience. Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, and AJ McLean open up about the moments when everything nearly fell apart — creative conflicts, health scares, and the fight to find balance between family life and global fame.
“I Want It That Way” doesn’t shy away from the darkness that came with the light. But it also celebrates the magic that made the Backstreet Boys an enduring symbol of joy, hope, and harmony.
“We’ve always sung about love,” says Brian Littrell. “But this time, we’re telling the story of what it takes to keep loving something — even when it hurts.”
New Music, Old Magic
As part of the Netflix special, the band will release two brand-new songs, including one inspired by the emotional making of the film. The documentary also features an exclusive reunion performance of “I Want It That Way,” filmed in an empty concert hall with a live orchestra — a haunting reimagining of their biggest hit that’s already being called “one of the most moving moments in pop documentary history.”
Kevin Richardson shared, “We wanted to re-record ‘I Want It That Way’ not just as a song, but as a message. It means something different now — it’s about time, forgiveness, and gratitude.”
A Love Letter to the Fans
The Backstreet Boys’ story wouldn’t be complete without their fans — and I Want It That Way celebrates them as the heartbeat of the journey. The documentary includes emotional fan stories from around the globe: people who met lifelong friends through the band, couples who fell in love at concerts, and even generations of families who grew up with their music.
Howie Dorough said it best:
“The fans have been there since day one. They’ve seen our best and our worst. This film is our thank-you to them.”
More Than Nostalgia
With stunning cinematography, deeply human storytelling, and the unmistakable soundtrack of a generation, Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most powerful music documentaries yet. It’s not just about five men chasing fame — it’s about five brothers redefining what legacy really means.
As Nick Carter closes the trailer with a quiet smile, he says:
“We started as boys who wanted it that way. Now, we just want to tell it the right way.”
Would you like me to create a version formatted like a Netflix press release (with official quotes and credits) or a Rolling Here’s a **600-word feature article** styled like a Netflix announcement and entertainment magazine exclusive — emotional, cinematic, and fan-focused:
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### **𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬: 𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐲 — 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐱 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝**
After decades of platinum records, sold-out tours, and iconic pop moments, the **Backstreet Boys** are stepping into a new spotlight — one that reveals *everything*. Netflix has announced ***Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way***, a raw and emotional documentary that dives deep into the untold truth behind the world’s biggest boy band.
Set to premiere globally in 2026, the film promises to be more than just a nostalgic look back. It’s an unfiltered journey through fame, brotherhood, heartbreak, and redemption — capturing how five young men from Orlando became a global phenomenon and, more importantly, how they survived it all.
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#### **Behind the Glitter and Glory**
Directed by **Academy Award–winning filmmaker Morgan Neville** (*“20 Feet from Stardom”*, *“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”*), the documentary takes fans behind the scenes of the Backstreet Boys’ meteoric rise and the emotional price of superstardom. Through hours of unseen footage, personal interviews, and intimate moments, the film tells the *real* story behind the headlines — from their earliest rehearsals in 1993 to their modern-day reign as pop icons.
“People saw the posters, the smiles, the choreography — but they didn’t see the battles we fought to stay a family,” says **AJ McLean** in the trailer.
The film will explore the pressures of perfection, the struggles with fame at a young age, and the bonds that held the group together when the world expected them to fall apart.
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#### **From Stadium Lights to Silent Nights**
At the heart of the documentary lies the group’s powerful resilience. **Nick Carter**, **Kevin Richardson**, **Howie Dorough**, **Brian Littrell**, and **AJ McLean** open up about the moments when everything nearly fell apart — creative conflicts, health scares, and the fight to find balance between family life and global fame.
“I Want It That Way” doesn’t shy away from the darkness that came with the light. But it also celebrates the magic that made the Backstreet Boys an enduring symbol of joy, hope, and harmony.
> “We’ve always sung about love,” says **Brian Littrell**. “But this time, we’re telling the story of what it takes to keep loving something — even when it hurts.”
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#### **New Music, Old Magic**
As part of the Netflix special, the band will release **two brand-new songs**, including one inspired by the emotional making of the film. The documentary also features an **exclusive reunion performance** of “I Want It That Way,” filmed in an empty concert hall with a live orchestra — a haunting reimagining of their biggest hit that’s already being called “one of the most moving moments in pop documentary history.”
**Kevin Richardson** shared, “We wanted to re-record ‘I Want It That Way’ not just as a song, but as a message. It means something different now — it’s about time, forgiveness, and gratitude.”
—
#### **A Love Letter to the Fans**
The Backstreet Boys’ story wouldn’t be complete without their fans — and *I Want It That Way* celebrates them as the heartbeat of the journey. The documentary includes emotional fan stories from around the globe: people who met lifelong friends through the band, couples who fell in love at concerts, and even generations of families who grew up with their music.
**Howie Dorough** said it best:
> “The fans have been there since day one. They’ve seen our best and our worst. This film is our thank-you to them.”
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#### **More Than Nostalgia**
With stunning cinematography, deeply human storytelling, and the unmistakable soundtrack of a generation, *Backstreet Boys: I Want It That Way* is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most powerful music documentaries yet. It’s not just about five men chasing fame — it’s about five brothers redefining what legacy really means.