On August 24, 2025, Netflix will debut one of the most anticipated sports documentaries of the decade — “Saban: The Last General”, a powerful, emotional, and previously untold story chronicling the reign, legacy, and final chapter of legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
This isn’t just a documentary about wins and titles — it’s an intimate, all-access portrait of the man behind the most dominant dynasty in college football history. With exclusive footage, emotional interviews, and never-before-seen moments, Saban: The Last General peels back the layers of the icon known simply as “Coach.”
The film opens in silence, as Saban stands alone at midfield in Bryant-Denny Stadium. His voice, firm but reflective, says: “I always told my players — finish strong. Now it’s my turn.”
What follows is a four-chapter journey through the core values that defined his career:
Discipline. Brotherhood. Sacrifice. Control.
Each section revisits the iconic highs and devastating lows of Saban’s run in Tuscaloosa:
- The championship night when a freshman Tua shocked the world.
- Derrick Henry’s unstoppable march to the Heisman.
- The controversial benching of Jalen Hurts — and the quiet reconciliation years later.
- Saban’s haunting silence after one of the rare losses that shook the locker room.
But beyond the headlines, the documentary dives deep into the man off the field. We see Nick as a husband, a mentor, a man burdened by the price of perfection. He walks through his daily routines, comforts young players through injuries, and even opens up to former stars in private conversations:
“I didn’t chase trophies. I chased something more dangerous — the idea of being flawless.”
In the emotional climax, the film captures the moment Coach Saban officially announces his retirement. No press conference. No media circus. Just one camera, a few close friends, and his final message to Alabama:
“My time on the sideline is done. But the standard lives on.”
The closing shot: Saban in the tunnel, lights off, field empty. He turns back, one last time. A whisper:
“Finish.”
“Saban: The Last General” is more than a film. It’s a farewell letter to a football family. A meditation on legacy. And a must-watch for anyone who has ever worn crimson, cheered “Roll Tide,” or believed in the power of a leader who never asked for loyalty — but earned it every step of the way.
Premiering August 24, 2025 – Only on Netflix.
Will you be watching history.
