Netflix Sets Matthew Perry Documentary for October 27

Netflix has released a trailer for The One About Matthew Perry, a three-part documentary series about the Friends actor, and announced that it will premiere globally on October 27, 2026. In the trailer, Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, says he spent $7 million trying to get sober, offering a family account of the effort behind his recovery attempts. The figure is presented through Bowick’s statement in the trailer, rather than an itemized account. The available announcement does not explain what costs or period the $7 million covers, and no supporting breakdown is provided. Bowick says the amount reflected how seriously her brother approached his addiction. Directed by Mary Robertson, the series looks beyond Perry’s role as Chandler Bing to examine his career, addiction and recovery efforts, and the people who knew him. It includes interviews with Bowick, friends and professional collaborators, alongside photographs and videos from the Perry family archive. The trailer combines archival footage of Perry discussing fame and his life with reflections from people close to him. In one excerpt, Perry recalls that becoming famous did not resolve his personal struggles.