# Julie Andrews to be subject of Disney+ documentary in 2027

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/julie-andrews-gets-disney-documentary-from-martha-director-r-j-cutler/
- Published: 2026-07-22T18:02:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T00:12:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/julie-andrews-documentary-disney-rj-cutler-1236818273/
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, UK, World

## Key points

- Disney+ confirms Julie Andrews documentary from director R.J. Cutler
- Film covers her journey from British vaudeville to global stardom
- Release planned for 2027; title and date still to come

## Summary

Disney+ has confirmed a documentary on actress Julie Andrews, directed and produced by R.J. Cutler (known for "Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry" and "Martha"), set for release in 2027. The project promises an intimate portrait of Andrews' life and career, drawing on previously unseen archival footage alongside new interviews, and stands out as a rare in-depth look at one of Hollywood's most enduring stars beyond her famous screen roles.

The film traces Andrews' path from her early years in British vaudeville to global stardom in films such as "Mary Poppins", "The Sound of Music" and "The Princess Diaries", framing her story around themes of resilience, heartbreak, reinvention and grace. It is produced by Cutler alongside Trevor Smith, Elise Pearlstein, Jane Cha Cutler and Jonathan Ruane, with Mark Blatty as executive producer, and comes from Sony Pictures Television's This Machine. An official title and specific release date have yet to be announced.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Julie Andrews to be subject of Disney+ documentary in 2027](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/julie-andrews-documentary-disney-rj-cutler-1236818273/)
- [Deadline: Julie Andrews Documentary Flies To Disney+](https://deadline.com/2026/07/julie-andrews-documentary-disney-1237000388/)

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