Paramount+ has announced the premiere of Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands, a captivating new documentary that explores the history and impact of boy bands, one of pop culture’s most enduring musical movements. The film will debut on Tuesday, November 12, in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Brazil, and will also be available internationally in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios in partnership with Gunpowder & Sky, Larger Than Life takes viewers on a deep dive into the evolution of boy bands, tracing their roots from the groundbreaking success of The Beatles to the global dominance of K-pop, while shining a spotlight on the iconic boy bands of the 1990s and 2000s.
Boy bands have been a cultural touchstone for over five decades, uniting generations of fans with their infectious hits and electrifying performances. Larger Than Life weaves these stories into a carefully curated narrative, transitioning from one group to the next, revealing what it was really like to be a member of these globally popular bands—or a fan—during each group’s heyday. The documentary also delves into the highs and lows of fame, offering an unvarnished look behind the curtain at the lives of some of music’s biggest stars.
The film features firsthand accounts from the artists who lived it, the managers who orchestrated their rise to fame, and other key music figures. Larger Than Life celebrates the unforgettable impact of boy bands like The Beatles, The Jackson 5, New Edition, NSYNC, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, and SEVENTEEN, among others.
Notable personalities featured in the documentary include AJ McLean and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block, Donny Osmond, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, the band HANSON, Lance Bass, Michael Bivins of New Edition, Nick Lachey, and K-pop stars HOSHI and VERNON from SEVENTEEN. These artists reflect on their journeys, the cultural shifts they helped shape, and their thoughts on the enduring appeal of boy bands.
Directed by Tamra Davis (known for Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child), Larger Than Life is produced by music manager Johnny Wright and Van Toffler for Gunpowder & Sky. Executive producers include Barry Barclay, Floris Bauer, and Joanna Zwickel for Gunpowder & Sky, and Bruce Gillmer, Vanessa WhiteWolf, and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios.
Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands is set to be a nostalgic and insightful tribute to the genre, celebrating the music, the fandoms, and the legacies of the boy bands that shaped the pop music landscape.
