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Netflix Sets June 4 Release for 'Poldi,' an Intimate Lukas Podolski Portrait

The streamer is betting a personal, career-spanning profile will connect with fans just before the World Cup.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed Tuesday that Poldi, its feature documentary on Lukas Podolski, will premiere June 4, 2026.
  • The film is billed as more than a highlight reel, promising a behind-the-scenes look at the person, his family circle, and his path from street football to the world stage.
  • Produced by btf and Signature Studios, the project arrived with first images that include scenes linked to his years in Japan.
  • Netflix teases it set out to follow his “last season,” though plans changed, and Podolski still plays for Poland’s Górnik Zabrze under a contract through 2026.
  • The date lands just days before the FIFA World Cup and coincides with Podolski’s 41st birthday, a pairing likely designed to heighten interest.