Netflix and Sony Pictures Classics have brought Becoming Led Zeppelin**—the first authorized doc by the band—to streaming, following its theatrical and IMAX debut on February 7 (wide release February 14) ([en.wikipedia.org][1]). Directed by Bernard MacMahon (with Allison McGourty) and featuring full participation from Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones, the film traces the band’s explosive formation and ascent during a seventeen-month boom from 1968 to 1969
The documentary includes rare and previously unseen concert footage—both in the UK and US—as well as freshly recorded interviews with Page, Plant, and Jones. Crucially, it incorporates archival audio from the late John Bonham, offering insight from the drummer himself .
The story focuses on their blues roots, debut LP, rapid American conquest, and the creative synergy that propelled them into the rock stratosphere
Critics and fans have praised it for its depth—Forbes notes its strong reception (83 % critics fresh score) and describes it as “a thunderous love‑letter to rock” ([forbes.com][3]). Reddit fans appreciate its focused timeframe: one user mentioned it covers “the magical 15 months… how they met… jammed… conquered”—rather than a full career overview ([reddit.com][4]).
The film reached digital platforms on April 4 and dropped on Netflix on **June 7, 2025** ([forbes.com][3]). It’s available across all Netflix tiers (ad‑based to
In essence:** *Becoming Led Zeppelin* offers a cinema-worthy deep dive into the band’s birth and meteoric rise, driven by intimate band interviews, rare footage, and thoughtful storytelling—all authorized by the musicians themselves. Whether in IMAX, theaters, or now on Netflix, it’s a must-watch for rock fans.
