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Netflix Sets December 22 Premiere for 'Elway,' a John Elway Documentary

The trailer highlights a personal look at sacrifice behind his rise.

Overview

  • The feature traces John Elway’s life on and off the field, from a Yankees baseball draft and Stanford glory to two Super Bowl wins as a player and a third as a Broncos executive.
  • Skydance Sports partners with Netflix on the film alongside Omaha Productions, NFL Films, and Makemake, with Jason Reed producing.
  • Ken Rodgers directs the project and describes Elway’s career as “darn near mythological,” emphasizing the man behind the legend.
  • The official trailer features testimonials such as Mike Shanahan’s first impression—“Man, this guy’s a freak”—and Elway reflecting on the pressure to win.
  • Netflix says Elway appears alongside Broncos figures, team representatives, and NFL officials in interviews and archival-driven storytelling.