Netflix Releases Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Jennifer Lawrence Documentary — “LAWRENCE” Promises a Bold and Unfiltered Portrait of Hollywood’s Reluctant Superstar
LOS ANGELES – June 24, 2025
Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer for “LAWRENCE,” a highly anticipated feature documentary chronicling the meteoric rise, raw vulnerability, and inner battles of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence. Set for global release on August 30, 2025, the film marks one of the streaming giant’s most ambitious biographical projects to date.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Liz Garbus (What Happened, Miss Simone?), LAWRENCE promises to pull back the curtain on the private life of one of the most enigmatic and outspoken actresses of her generation.
A Decade of Stardom, Scrutiny, and Self-Discovery
The trailer opens with a flashback to Jennifer’s breakthrough role in Winter’s Bone, where she received her first Oscar nomination at just 20 years old. It then cuts to sweeping montages of red carpets, press junkets, and fiery acceptance speeches, layered with Jennifer’s unmistakable Kentucky-accented voiceover:
“I never wanted to be famous. I just wanted to act.”
From her record-breaking role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games to her Academy Award-winning performance in Silver Linings Playbook, the documentary traces Jennifer’s stratospheric rise in Hollywood—and the pressure that came with becoming a global icon almost overnight.
More Than a Movie Star
What sets LAWRENCE apart is its raw, unfiltered access to the actress behind the headlines. Viewers will witness a different side of Jennifer: her battle with anxiety, the toll of public life, the fallout from the 2014 iCloud photo hack, and her evolving relationship with feminism, fame, and privacy.
The film includes never-before-seen personal footage, video diaries, and emotional sit-down interviews with Jennifer’s close friends, family, and collaborators. Among the contributors are Bradley Cooper, David O. Russell, Darren Aronofsky, and Francis Lawrence.
“There were times I didn’t recognize myself,” Jennifer says in a quiet moment. “Hollywood builds you up so fast, you forget what the ground feels like.”
A Comeback on Her Own Terms
After a brief hiatus from the industry in the early 2020s, Lawrence made a highly praised return with more grounded, introspective performances in films like Causeway and No Hard Feelings. The documentary explores how that career reset came to be, and how she reclaimed her narrative by stepping back, becoming a mother, and choosing her projects with renewed clarity.
Netflix calls the film “an empowering reclamation of voice” and describes it as a rare celebrity documentary “made not to idolize, but to understand.”
Critical Acclaim and Festival Buzz
Even before its official release, LAWRENCE has already made waves in the film world. The documentary is expected to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August and is generating early awards buzz, with insiders predicting a possible Emmy or Oscar nomination in the documentary category.
Critics who attended a private screening in Los Angeles called the film “intimate, defiant, and unexpectedly poetic,” praising Garbus for her balanced direction and Jennifer for her candidness.
Jennifer’s Words to Her Fans
Ahead of the trailer drop, Jennifer Lawrence posted a rare message to fans on social media:
“This isn’t a highlight reel. This is me — the awkward interviews, the mistakes, the laughter, the breakdowns, and the beauty of coming through it all. I’ve always said too much — so here’s everything.”
Premiere and Release Date
LAWRENCE will premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 30, 2025, with a global rollout in over 190 countries. The platform is also planning a special “In Conversation with Jennifer Lawrence” event, hosted live in New York City, where the actress will speak with young women in film and answer fan questions submitted online.
A companion podcast and photo essay book, Jennifer Lawrence: Off Script, are also in the works, expanding on the themes of the film.
Final Thoughts
With her trademark mix of sharp wit, vulnerability, and rebellion, Jennifer Lawrence has long defied Hollywood norms. Now, in LAWRENCE, she’s finally telling her story in full — on her terms.
📺 Watch the trailer now — streaming exclusively on Netflix.
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