Following in the footsteps of The Last Dance and The Dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs are getting a docuseries about their dynastic run.
While we already knew it was coming, we now know that the six-episode docuseries, The Kingdom, will premiere on August 14 on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+.
The docuseries, produced by Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Foolish Club Studios, will focus on the Chiefs’ “indelible and distinctive place in the NFL’s landscape for more than six decades of history while offering an exclusive, revealing chronicle of the team’s extraordinary 2024 season,” per a release.
During the 2024 season, the two-time defending champion Chiefs tried to make history by becoming the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. They made it to the big game but fell short, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The series will be directed by Kristen Lappas, who also guided Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, and produced by several members of the team behind The Last Dance, which chronicled the Chicago Bulls’ 1990s dynasty.
“The Chiefs’ modern-day dynasty has been one of the most incredible stories in sports over the last several years,” says Lappas. “Getting the chance to embed with the team last season while exploring the entire history of the franchise – a saga of euphoric highs and devastating lows – was a tremendous opportunity. Ultimately, the real magic and heart of the series comes from the players, coaches, and executives who trusted us; their candor shows fans how the dynasty came to be, and why the Chiefs are such a singular organization.”
All six episodes will premiere on ESPN+ and Disney+ on August 14. Episodes 1 & 2 will debut on ESPN that night at 9 p.m. ET. Episodes 3 & 4 are set for August 19, with the final two episodes airing on August 20.
ESPN also released a new trailer for the series.
It’s admittedly a little odd to release this series now when the Chiefs could very well add more to their ongoing legacy in the upcoming seasons. However, it’s also a smart idea to capitalize on the franchise’s current popularity.