Netflix has officially released the trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary Fallen Angel: The Amy Lee Story, offering fans an intimate and emotional look into the life of the Evanescence frontwoman who helped define a generation of rock music. Scheduled for release in 2026, the documentary traces Amy Lee’s personal and professional journey, from her modest beginnings as a classically trained musician to her rise as an international rock icon—and the emotional toll and triumphs that came with it.
The newly released trailer immediately sets the tone with haunting piano notes layered over archival footage of early Evanescence performances and childhood videos of Lee. It transitions into a deeply personal narrative, featuring Lee herself speaking candidly about the highs and lows of fame, artistic pressure, personal loss, and the evolution of her identity as both a woman and an artist. With tears in her eyes, she reflects on the moments that shaped her: “Music was never just a career for me. It was survival. It was the only way I knew how to process grief, fear, and beauty.”
Fallen Angel goes beyond the stage lights and music videos, peeling back the layers of a woman often seen as mysterious or enigmatic. The documentary includes never-before-seen home recordings, studio sessions, and letters exchanged with family members, including her late sister, who was a major inspiration behind many of Evanescence’s most emotional lyrics. In one particularly striking segment, Lee describes the pain of losing her sibling at a young age, and how that experience transformed her songwriting forever: “That grief became the seed of everything I would later write. It never goes away—it just becomes part of you.”
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Sarah Collings, known for her work in biographical storytelling, the film also features commentary from musicians, producers, and collaborators who helped shape or were influenced by Amy Lee’s career. Figures such as David Hodges, Ben Moody, Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation, and even orchestral composers who worked with Lee on her classical projects provide insight into her versatility and relentless pursuit of authenticity.
The documentary also addresses the challenges Lee faced navigating the male-dominated rock industry during the early 2000s. From dealing with commercial pressures after the explosive success of Fallen—which sold over 17 million copies worldwide—to her struggle for creative control, Fallen Angel doesn’t shy away from showing how the music industry often conflicted with her inner world and creative aspirations. “There were times I felt invisible, even when I was in the spotlight,” Lee says in one of the trailer’s most poignant moments. “But I learned that silence wasn’t an option anymore.”
In addition to charting her early fame and the internal battles that came with it, the documentary gives special attention to Lee’s growth in recent years. It highlights her activism for mental health awareness, her transition into motherhood, and her work in composing for film and classical projects, showing how she continually reinvents herself while staying grounded in her roots.
Fans of Evanescence will also be treated to remastered concert footage and intimate acoustic sessions, including a haunting version of “My Immortal” recorded during lockdown, as well as behind-the-scenes moments from the creation of the band’s more recent albums. The trailer closes with Amy Lee performing a stripped-back piano rendition of “Bring Me to Life,” intercut with footage of fans singing along at concerts from around the world—a tribute to the global impact of her music.
Fallen Angel: The Amy Lee Story is shaping up to be more than just a rock documentary. It is a celebration of resilience, artistic integrity, and emotional honesty. It aims to reintroduce Amy Lee not just as a symbol of early 2000s alt-rock culture, but as a multi-dimensional artist whose influence continues to ripple across genres and generations.
The film will premiere exclusively on Netflix in 2026, with a limited theatrical release planned in select cities. For fans who grew up with Evanescence—and for those just discovering Amy Lee’s brilliance—Fallen Angel promises to be a powerful and unforgettable experience.
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