Simon Cowell steps back into the spotlight in a new Netflix docu-series that follows his mission to create the next global boyband sensation from the very first audition to their debut single.
Netflix is putting Simon Cowell back at center stage with Simon Cowell: The Next Act, a brand-new docu-series premiering December 10, 2025. The six-episode series gives viewers unprecedented access to one of the most influential figures in modern music as he attempts to build the next global boyband phenomenon from the ground up.
Cowell, the music mogul and record executive behind some of the world’s biggest superstars, invites cameras to follow his every move as he embarks on this high-stakes new chapter. Unlike anything he has produced before, the series captures the full journey—from raw, open casting calls to the release of the group’s debut single. For fans of music, talent discovery, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, this is the ultimate all-access pass.
The central question driving the series is simple yet electrifying: can Cowell strike gold again? With his track record of uncovering massive global acts, the pressure is higher than ever as he sets out to shape a new boyband in today’s rapidly evolving music landscape.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act is executive produced by Simon Cowell, James Gay Rees, Paul Martin, Warren Smith, Cassie Bennitt, and Katy Fox, with Tayla Richardson serving as co-executive producer. The series is produced by Box to Box Films and Syco Entertainment.
As one of the most recognizable tastemakers in the industry, Cowell’s return to talent creation is sure to draw major attention—and this time, the world gets to watch every moment unfold.
