Elway, the Netflix documentary, premieres on December 22, offering a comprehensive look at John Elway’s decades-long career and the moments that defined his place in football history.
Netflix has released the official trailer and key art, setting the stage for a feature-length portrait of the Hall of Fame quarterback whose influence on the game spans eras, franchises, and championship runs.
The film approaches Elway’s trajectory with a chronological framework that traces his growth from standout college athlete to one of the most recognized quarterbacks in NFL history.
Watch the Trailer
A Career Spanning Stanford to Super Bowl Redemption
At the center of the Elway documentary is a detailed account of Elway’s early success at Stanford and the expectations that followed him into the NFL. His 16 seasons as the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback form the backbone of the story, highlighting both celebrated and difficult chapters.
Viewers revisit “The Drive,” one of the defining moments of his career, along with the early Super Bowl losses that shaped his reputation during the first half of his time in Denver. The film then moves into the late-career resurgence that led to back-to-back Super Bowl victories, marking the culmination of his legacy as a competitor and leader.
The documentary positions these moments within the broader arc of his development as a player, capturing the shifts, pressures, and milestones that defined his 16-year run.
The Creative Team Behind the Film
Ken Rodgers and Chris Weaver direct the Elway Netflix documentary.
Both also serve as producers alongside Kent Kubena, Terry Leonard, and Angus Wall.
The list of executive producers includes Peyton Manning, Brian Rolapp, Ross Ketover, Keith Crosrow, Jessica Boddy, Jason T. Reed, Jame Horowitz, Jesse Sisgold, and Jon Weinbach.
Co-producer Dan Marks and associate producers Zach Chester, Liam Gany, and Chris Willis complete the production team.
The Poster
Key Details
- Release date: December 22, 2025.
- Format: Feature documentary.
- Subject: John Elway’s collegiate career, NFL tenure and major career milestones.
- Directors: Ken Rodgers, Chris Weaver.
- Producers: Ken Rodgers, Chris Weaver, Kent Kubena, Terry Leonard, Angus Wall.
- Executive Producers: Peyton Manning, Brian Rolapp, Ross Ketover, Keith Crosrow, Jessica Boddy, Jason T. Reed, Jame Horowitz, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach.
- Co-Producer: Dan Marks.
- Associate Producers: Zach Chester, Liam Gany, Chris Willis.
- Platform: Netflix.
- Source material: Archival footage, historical records and documented career events.