Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer for WHAM!**, a long-awaited feature-length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley during the iconic duo’s whirlwind four-year journey from school friends to global superstars ([attitude.co.uk][1]). Directed by acclaimed documentarian Chris Smith (known for *Tiger King* and *Jim & Andy*), the film pulls back the curtain on a transformative era in pop history, enriched with never-before-seen footage and candid audio interviews from the artists themselves
The newly released trailer offers a nostalgic glimpse into the duo’s journey—from their teenage bedroom recordings to sold‑out Wembley Stadium performances in June 1986 . It highlights blockbuster hits like “Club Tropicana,” “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” and “Last Christmas,” while also exploring George Michael’s emerging identity as a gay icon during a turbulent time in the 1980s
One standout aspect of the trailer is its use of deeply personal memorabilia: home videos, private pictures, and archive tapes from George and Andrew’s own collections, lending the documentary an intimate, almost scrapbook-like authenticity
Andrew Ridgeley remarks in the trailer, “George needed more… someone to change his life,” hinting at the profound personal bond that fueled their seismic rise
Filmed with unprecedented access to the duo’s archives, the documentary promises a heartfelt, first-person narrative of their friendship and fame ([classicpopmag.com][4]). After a brief theatrical release in the UK (June 27), the documentary will stream globally on Netflix starting **July 5, 2023**
With its blend of chart-topping nostalgia, candid self-reflection, and archival depth, the **WHAM!** trailer teases a musical snapshot that is both visually compelling and emotionally resonant—an unmissable journey into the golden age of ’80s pop, seen through the eyes of its stars.
