Netflix has officially confirmed the release of The Underdog, a gripping new sports documentary that promises to take fans deeper than ever into the early career of one of basketball’s greatest icons — Michael Jordan.
While the world knows MJ as the six-time NBA champion and global sports legend, The Underdog turns the spotlight on his college years at the University of North Carolina (UNC) — a time when he wasn’t yet “His Airness,” but rather a determined young athlete fighting to prove himself.
From his humble beginnings in Wilmington, North Carolina, to hitting that game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship, the film will uncover never-before-seen footage, emotional interviews with former teammates and coaches, and raw moments that shaped Jordan’s legendary mindset.
Sports fans can expect exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from Dean Smith’s coaching era, locker-room conversations that inspired greatness, and the untold challenges Jordan faced before becoming the face of basketball worldwide.
Netflix says the documentary is not just about basketball — it’s about resilience, self-belief, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
📅 Release date and trailer drop coming soon — and if early reactions from insiders are anything to go by, The Underdog could be Netflix’s most inspirational sports feature yet.
Question for fans: Will The Underdog change the way we see Michael Jordan’s journey forever?
