Netflix Unveils Trailer for Powerful New Milla Jovovich Documentary, Set to Explore the Life of a Global Icon
LOS ANGELES – June 24, 2025
Netflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming documentary about international film star and action icon Milla Jovovich, sending waves of excitement across the entertainment world. Titled “Milla: Beyond the Screen,” the film promises an intimate and revealing look at the actress’s life, career, and evolution from child model to global superstar. The full documentary is set to premiere exclusively on the platform next month.
The trailer, which dropped early Tuesday morning, offers a glimpse into the depth and scope of the documentary. It opens with archival footage of a young Jovovich, walking the runway as a child model in the late 1980s, accompanied by voiceovers from family members, directors, and Milla herself. The narrative quickly pivots to her early film roles, including her breakout performance in The Fifth Element and her enduring legacy as the face of the Resident Evil franchise.
A Career Defined by Reinvention
“Milla’s story is not just about Hollywood,” the trailer’s narrator says. “It’s about survival, transformation, and the price of fame.”
At just 15, Jovovich starred in her first major film. By her early twenties, she had already been labeled as one of the most bankable female action stars of her generation. The documentary follows her journey through the heights of fame and the personal challenges she faced behind the scenes—ranging from family pressures, typecasting in Hollywood, and the struggle to balance stardom with motherhood.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Lina Kessler, “Milla: Beyond the Screen” includes exclusive interviews with longtime collaborators like Luc Besson, Paul W.S. Anderson (her husband and director of many of her films), and co-stars such as Michelle Rodriguez and Norman Reedus. The film also features never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage from major sets, as well as personal home videos and candid moments with Jovovich’s family and children.
A New Side of Milla
In a recent press statement, Jovovich shared her thoughts about the film: “I’ve spent most of my life in front of the camera, but this documentary allowed me to tell my story on my own terms. It’s raw, emotional, and sometimes hard to watch—but it’s real. I hope fans see not just the roles I’ve played, but the person behind them.”
The trailer highlights key moments of vulnerability, including her reflections on the pressure of growing up too fast in the entertainment industry, her struggles with self-identity, and her fight to reclaim agency in an industry notorious for limiting female roles.
Industry Buzz and Critical Anticipation
Even before the release of the trailer, buzz surrounding the project was palpable. Netflix reportedly secured the rights after an intense bidding war with other major streaming platforms, signaling the immense interest in Jovovich’s untold story. The streaming giant has positioned the film as a cornerstone of its summer documentary slate, which also includes high-profile titles on fashion designer Alexander McQueen and athlete Naomi Osaka.
Critics who viewed early cuts of the film during a private screening in Los Angeles praised its “brutal honesty” and “striking visual style.” Variety called it “a masterclass in self-reflection,” while The Hollywood Reporter described it as “a landmark moment in the evolving narrative of female action stars.”
Premiere and Global Release
Milla: Beyond the Screen is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on July 19, 2025, accompanied by a live Q&A session hosted by Netflix, where fans can submit questions to Jovovich in real time. A limited theatrical release in select cities is also planned for those who wish to experience the documentary on the big screen.
As anticipation continues to build, fans and industry insiders alike are praising Netflix for spotlighting the nuanced, complex journey of one of cinema’s most enduring figures. In an era where celebrity biographies are becoming increasingly formulaic, Milla: Beyond the Screen promises something more—an honest, unfiltered glimpse into the heart of a woman who has spent decades fighting to define her own narrative.
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