Netflix adds Rob Lowe video podcast and documentary to 2026 slate

The streaming service announced global release dates for the documentary and the video‑podcast, linking them to Lowe’s upcoming holiday film.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:08:39 GMT

Netflix announced that it will stream a documentary about actor Rob Lowe, titled Rob Lowe: The Outsider, on Nov. 24, 2026, and will debut new video episodes of his podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe on Dec. 3, 2026.

What happened

According to both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Netflix secured rights to new video episodes of Lowe’s podcast and to a documentary that examines his career. The documentary is set to launch globally on Nov. 24, 2026. The podcast’s video episodes will be released every Thursday beginning Dec. 3, 2026, while the audio version will continue on SiriusXM.

What the reports add

The Hollywood Reporter noted that the documentary, directed by Chris Smith of Fyre and Tiger King fame, will feature new interviews with Lowe and people close to him, offering a “career‑spanning look back.” Variety added that the film will trace Lowe’s work from his breakout roles in The Outsiders and St. Elmo’s Fire through his Emmy‑nominated turn on The West Wing. Both outlets reported that the podcast partnership involves Netflix, SiriusXM and Lowe, with production by Team Coco’s Sean Doherty and associate producer Sean Calvano.

What was said

The Hollywood Reporter quoted Netflix’s description of the documentary as going “beyond the highlight reel to reveal what it really took for Rob Lowe to survive Hollywood.” Variety reported that the documentary “traces Lowe’s career from his breakout roles … to how he maintained his Hollywood career.”

How it came about

Netflix’s move follows earlier coverage of Lowe’s involvement in the upcoming holiday comedy In a Holidaze, which streams globally on Dec. 2, 2026, and his ongoing work on the St. Elmo’s Fire sequel reported by Felo News on Sep. 28, 2026 (Rob Lowe Confirms ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Sequel Is Still in Development). The new documentary and podcast episodes expand Netflix’s 2026 holiday‑season slate, pairing Lowe’s personal projects with his upcoming film.

Key facts

Netflix will stream "Rob Lowe: The Outsider" globally on Nov. 24, 2026. (variety.com)
New video episodes of "Literally! With Rob Lowe" will premiere on Netflix starting Dec. 3, 2026. (hollywoodreporter.com)
The documentary is directed by Chris Smith and executive‑produced by Marc Gurvitz, Jon Liebman and Zoe Rogovin. (variety.com)
The podcast partnership includes Netflix, SiriusXM and Lowe, with production by Team Coco staff. (variety.com)
The documentary will cover Lowe’s career from "The Outsiders" and "St. Elmo’s Fire" to his role on "The West Wing". (variety.com)