HBO Max Announces Gilmore Girls Documentary in Production

Warner Bros. Television announced on August 5, 2026, that an authorized documentary about the beloved series "Gilmore Girls" is in production and will stream on HBO Max. The project marks the first official documentary about the show, which originally aired from 2000 to 2007, and comes more than 25 years after its debut.

The documentary will be directed by Bonni Cohen, known for films such as "In Waves and War" and "Athlete A." It will feature the perspectives of series creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, along with star Lauren Graham and several other key cast and crew members. While not all participants have been confirmed, the production is expected to include contributions from a wide array of the show's ensemble.

The film aims to explore how the dramedy surpassed expectations to become a cross-generational phenomenon. It will include never-before-seen material such as script pages, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes footage. The documentary is being produced by This Machine Filmworks in collaboration with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. Executive producers include Mark Blatty, Jane Cha Cutler, R.J. Cutler, Daniel Palladino, Elise Pearlstein, Amy...