Title: Jared Leto: Beyond the Icon
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Release Date: November 15, 2025
Synopsis:
Netflix’s upcoming documentary, Jared Leto: Beyond the Icon*, delves into the multifaceted life and career of Jared Leto, the Academy Award-winning actor, musician, and entrepreneur. Known for his transformative roles in films like *Dallas Buyers Club*, *Requiem for a Dream*, and *Blade Runner 2049*, as well as his dynamic presence as the frontman of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars, Leto has become a cultural icon. This documentary promises an intimate and unfiltered look at his journey, exploring the man behind the public persona.
**Key Details:**
– **Runtime:** 90 minutes
– **Director:** Award-winning documentarian Liz Garbus (*What Happened, Miss Simone?*, *Love, Marilyn*)
– **Production Company:** RadicalMedia (*The Social Dilemma*, *13th*)
**What to Expect:**
1. **Exclusive Interviews:** The documentary features candid conversations with Jared Leto himself, alongside insights from collaborators like Darren Aronofsky, Denis Villeneuve, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Bandmates from Thirty Seconds to Mars, including his brother Shannon Leto, also share personal anecdotes.
2. **Behind-the-Scenes Footage:** Rare clips from Leto’s film sets, concert tours, and personal archives reveal the dedication and intensity he brings to his craft.
3. **Exploration of Method Acting:** The film examines Leto’s extreme commitment to roles, including his drastic physical transformations and immersive preparation for characters like the Joker in *Suicide Squad*.
4. **Music and Activism:** The documentary highlights Leto’s dual career as a musician and his efforts in environmental and social activism, showcasing his influence beyond Hollywood.
5. **Personal Struggles and Triumphs:** From his early days in a struggling band to his rise as a global superstar, the film doesn’t shy away from the challenges Leto has faced, including the loss of loved ones and the pressures of fame.
**Release Strategy:**
Netflix plans to release the documentary globally on November 15, 2025, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Thirty Seconds to Mars’ breakthrough album, *A Beautiful Lie*. A teaser trailer will drop on September 1, 2025, followed by a full trailer on October 15, 2025.
**Why This Matters:**
Jared Leto’s career spans decades, and his influence on both film and music is undeniable. This documentary aims to celebrate his artistry while providing a deeper understanding of the man behind the enigmatic public image.
**Tagline:** *”Icon. Artist. Enigma. Discover the man behind the legend.”*
Stay tuned for *Jared Leto: Beyond the Icon*, only on Netflix.
