Tomlinson and Malik reunite in Netflix road-trip series due 2026

Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have reunited on screen for a Netflix road trip documentary that began filming this year and is expected to debut on the streaming service in 2026. The as yet untitled series will follow the two former One Direction bandmates as they travel across the United States and reflect on their careers, personal lives and the 2024 death of fellow member Liam Payne, representatives said.

The series will be directed by Nicola Marsh and produced by Campfire Studios, with executives Ross Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans attached, according to production representatives. Filming has already started and the project is being positioned as a multiepisode, personality-led documentary that aims to draw on the large global fanbase built by the band since its formation.

Tomlinson and Malik are expected to discuss a range of topics on the road, including their experiences in One Direction, solo careers and their reactions to Payne’s death. Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Toxicology reports later showed he had alcohol and other substances in his system, and legal proceedings related to his death have been ongoing. Both Tomlinson...