The One About Matthew Perry, a three-part Netflix documentary series, premieres on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, one day before the third anniversary of the Friends star’s death. Directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson, it is told through Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, and his close friends, with unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family archive. Below are the release date, who appears, what the series covers and where to watch.
Last updated on October 25, 2026, before the premiere. We update this page after the series is out. For what else is streaming, see our Netflix Top 10 this week page.
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The One About Matthew Perry at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Premiere date | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
| Format | Three-part documentary series |
| Director | Mary Robertson, an Emmy winner |
| Production company | Maxine Productions, part of Sony Pictures Television |
| Executive producers | Mary Robertson, Lisa Kalikow, Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman |
| Co-executive producer | Lora Moftah |
| Producer | Jessica Call |
| Told by | Perry’s sister, close friends and colleagues, with 18 interviewees listed by Netflix |
| Archive material | Unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family’s private archive |
What Is The One About Matthew Perry About?
Netflix describes the series as one that chronicles Perry’s Hollywood success, his outspoken advocacy and his tragic death, told by his inner circle. Perry played Chandler Bing on Friends and died on October 28, 2023. The series features testimony from his sister Mia Perry Bowick, who speaks about him on camera for the first time, and it draws on photos and home videos that have not been released before. Coverage of the trailer describes it as an emotional look at his life, and Netflix rates it U/A 16+.
Who Appears in The One About Matthew Perry?
Netflix lists 18 interviewees. Some of the best-known are below, and the rest are listed by name.
| Interviewee | Who they are |
| Mia Perry Bowick | Matthew Perry’s sister, speaking about him on camera for the first time |
| Roger Castillo and David Pressman | Close friends of Perry |
| Warren Littlefield | The former NBC Entertainment president who greenlit the Friends pilot |
| Jeff Strauss | A writer and producer on the first season of Friends |
| Billy Gallo | A co-star of Perry’s earlier sitcom Boys Will Be Boys |
| Mary McNamara | Los Angeles Times culture columnist |
| E. Martin Estrada | The former U.S. Attorney who led the prosecution connected to Perry’s death |
The other interviewees are Marjorie Harris Newman, Kevin Pollak, Doug Draizin, René Ashton, Jonathan Lynn, Tim Harrington, Nate Torrence, West Huddleston, Evelyn Sallinger and Rome.
Are the Friends cast in the documentary?
None of the six main Friends cast members is on Netflix’s list of interviewees, and no reunion has been announced for the series.
When Does The One About Matthew Perry Come Out?
The series premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Netflix has not given a runtime on its announcement page. Netflix released the trailer in the weeks before the premiere.
Where to Watch The One About Matthew Perry
The series is streaming only on Netflix. Looking for something else to watch? See our guides to Lupin Part 4 and Nobody Wants This Season 3.
The One About Matthew Perry FAQ
When does The One About Matthew Perry premiere?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, on Netflix.
How many episodes does The One About Matthew Perry have?
Three parts.
Who directed The One About Matthew Perry?
Mary Robertson, an Emmy winner.
Who is in The One About Matthew Perry?
Matthew Perry’s sister Mia Perry Bowick, his friends Roger Castillo and David Pressman, Friends executive Warren Littlefield, writer Jeff Strauss, and 11 others listed by Netflix, including Billy Gallo, Mary McNamara and E. Martin Estrada.
Do the Friends cast appear in The One About Matthew Perry?
None of the main Friends cast is on Netflix’s list of interviewees.
What does The One About Matthew Perry cover?
Perry’s Hollywood success, his advocacy and his death, told by his sister and close friends, with unreleased photos and videos from the family archive.
Who made The One About Matthew Perry?
Maxine Productions, part of Sony Pictures Television, for Netflix.
Is The One About Matthew Perry a true story?
Yes. It is a documentary series, not a dramatization.
Where can I watch The One About Matthew Perry?
On Netflix.
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