Martin Short Documentary Lands At Netflix
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, 'Marty, Life is Short' will bow on the streaming service in May.
www.hollywoodreporter.comMartin Short’s new documentary, Marty, Life Is Short, is rolling out in 2026 with a Netflix release in May. It’s directed by Lawrence Kasdan and features never-before-seen archival footage plus conversations with a slate of famous friends and collaborators, with a Netflix streaming date of May 12, 2026 in many regions. The project has been covered by outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and Netflix Tudum, noting its premiere at Netflix Is a Joke Fest and its availability on Netflix afterward.[3][4]
Latest updates at a glance:
- Release window: Netflix streaming began May 12, 2026, after a red-carpet premiere in Los Angeles.[4][3]
- Key creative team: Lawrence Kasdan directed; executive producers include Brian Grazer and Ron Howard; other producers include Sara Bernstein and Meredith Kaulfers.[3]
- Content focus: Combines archival footage and interviews with Martin Short and peers to tell his career story.[4][3]
- Related coverage: Trailers and promos circulated in late April/early May 2026, with preview clips highlighting interviews with Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, and Catherine O’Hara.[5][6]
Would you like a concise timeline of announced milestones, or a quick compare-and-contrast of this doc with other SNL-alum documentaries? I can also pull a brief list of notable interviewees mentioned in coverage.[5][3][4]