Charlie Sheen Like You’ve Never Seen Him: Bold New Netflix Documentary ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ Drops First Trailer
Charlie Sheen is finally ready to tell his side of the story. Even though he became the highest-paid TV actor ever, he was often in the news for all the wrong reasons. His wild antics made headlines, from the strange and funny to the dark and chaotic.
Now, he’s opening up about everything in a new two-part documentary called aka Charlie Sheen, which premieres on September 10. Both the trailer and poster for the film have already been released.
Directed by Andrew Renzi, who also worked on projects like Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?, and Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child, the documentary follows Sheen’s rise to fame, his public breakdowns, and the personal struggles that made him tabloid gold. It’s a look at both the highs and lows of his life under Hollywood’s spotlight.
With seven years of sobriety, Sheen talks openly about the rumors, scandals, and mistakes that followed him for years. He shares his story with humor, heartbreak, and honesty, reflecting on the lessons he has learned along the way.
This is not a comeback. It’s a revelation.
— Netflix (@netflix) August 13, 2025
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Renzi told Tudum that earning Sheen’s trust was a long process. “He did not want to make a documentary. [Sheen] was like, ‘Why step into this arena in this way?’ I had seven to eight months of relationship building with him before we even sat down to shoot the film. That was really important to me,” he said.
The director wanted the documentary to show Sheen’s life truthfully. “A guy like him has a lot to offer the world with that story. A lot of times we are scared of hearing from people who have done things we might not agree with, when in reality we should be listening to them. Who better to reveal these kinds of things and to talk about these missteps? I find that to be a beautiful arc,” Renzi added.
aka Charlie Sheen goes back to his early years in Malibu, showing what it was like growing up between Hollywood fame and a suburban life. Sheen talks about how he became a megastar and shares the moments when things fell apart publicly. Across both parts of the documentary, he addresses rumors and reveals parts of his life he has rarely discussed before.
The film also includes interviews with people who know Sheen best, like friends, Hollywood insiders, and even his former drug dealer. Denise Richards, Heidi Fleiss, Jon Cryer, Sean Penn, Ramon Estevez, Brooke Mueller, Chris Tucker, and others all appear to help tell his story. While Sheen’s father, Martin, and brother, Emilio Estevez, didn’t appear on camera, Renzi said they were supportive.
“They wanted to let Charlie have this moment. He talks about relationship with his family in the documentary — they’re all very close … Watching the movie with Charlie’s whole family in the same room was incredible,” he said.
Fans can now get a first look at Sheen’s story with the released trailer and poster. The documentary promises to show an honest, unfiltered view of a life filled with fame, chaos, and hard lessons. aka Charlie Sheen premieres on Netflix on September 10.
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