The highly anticipated documentary, ‘Man on the Run‘, which chronicles Paul McCartney’s life and creative output immediately following the breakup of The Beatles, is set to have its global streaming debut on Prime Video on February 25, 2026.
This compelling film offers an intimate and raw portrayal of the music icon’s challenges, reinvention, and musical evolution as he transitioned into his solo career and formed the iconic band Wings with his late wife, Linda McCartney. With a runtime of 115 minutes, the documentary is an emotional, inspiring, and musically rich experience, tracing McCartney’s resilience in the wake of The Beatles’ end.
‘Man on the Run’ is directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, acclaimed for his work on ‘20 Feet from Stardom’ and ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’. The film features unprecedented access to unseen footage and rare archival materials, delving deep into McCartney’s solo years and capturing his work to define a new decade through his art.
The documentary is a centerpiece of a significant year-long partnership between Paul McCartney, Universal Music Group, and Amazon. This expansive collaboration includes:
- Exclusive music and fresh content on Amazon Music.
- Special merchandise drops on McCartney’s official Amazon store.
- The launch of his upcoming book, ‘Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run’, available November 4.
- The definitive self-titled music collection, ‘WINGS’, available on streaming platforms and limited-edition vinyl from November 7.
The film, produced by Tremolo in association with MPL and Polygram Entertainment, will first be released in select theaters before its global debut on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories.
The production team includes Morgan Neville, Chloe Simmons, and Meghan Walsh for Tremolo; Scott Rodger and Ben Chappell for MPL; and Michele Anthony and David Blackman for Polygram Entertainment. Notably, the documentary is executive produced by Paul McCartney himself alongside Caitrin Rogers.
The streaming debut of ‘Man on the Run’ becomes part of the growing collection of premium entertainment, savings, and convenience available to Prime members worldwide.
Key Highlights:
- The documentary ‘Man on the Run’, detailing Paul McCartney’s life after The Beatles and the formation of Wings, will premiere globally on Prime Video on February 25, 2026.
- The 115-minute film is directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville and features unprecedented access to unseen footage and rare archival materials.
- The documentary is the centerpiece of a year-long partnership between Paul McCartney, Universal Music Group, and Amazon, which includes new music, merchandise, and the release of the ‘WINGS’ collection and the book ‘Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run’ in November.
- The film will be released in select theaters before its streaming debut, offering an intimate look at McCartney’s solo reinvention and musical evolution.