Overview

• Building the Band will debut on Netflix July 9, with four episodes, followed by three on July 16 and three on July 23.
• Contestants form bands without seeing one another, selecting members in isolated booths based solely on musical compatibility and chemistry.
• Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean hosts the series, joined by mentor-judge Nicole Scherzinger and guest judge Kelly Rowland.
• Liam Payne filmed his judging segments in August 2024 and his family has formally endorsed his inclusion after his October death.
• Early fan reactions to the trailer show both anticipation for the competition and emotional readiness to witness Payne’s final on-screen work.