The wait is finally over! Netflix has officially announced the release of a brand-new multi-part song-documentary series titled “New Era: It’s Time,” chronicling the raw, rebellious, and electrifying journey of the Sex Pistols and the turbulent rise of punk — the movement that shook music, culture, and the establishment to its core.
Blending chaos, creativity, and cultural revolution, the series revisits the explosive story behind the legendary punk rock icons and the era they defined. From the gritty streets of 1970s London to the global shockwaves that followed, “New Era: It’s Time” dives deeper than any documentary before it, capturing not only the music but the attitude, the anger, and the unapologetic spirit of punk.
Netflix executives describe the series as a “sonic time capsule,” crafted from newly unearthed footage, unheard recordings, and exclusive interviews with surviving band members, producers, cultural historians, and musicians inspired by the punk revolution. Fans will finally get a front-row seat to the birth of a movement that dared to be loud, messy, and real.
The documentary paints the Sex Pistols not just as a band but as the accidental captains of a generation fed up with conformity. From Johnny Rotten’s unfiltered charisma and sneering vocal power to Sid Vicious’s dark descent into self-destruction, the series explores the conflicting personalities that fueled their meteoric rise — and their catastrophic implosion. Netflix promises a bold, unflinching portrayal of the internal explosions that eventually became as famous as their music.
Each episode digs into the pivotal moments that defined the band and redefined the global music scene: the infamous Bill Grundy interview, the chaos-ridden “Anarchy Tour,” the controversial release of “God Save the Queen,” and the fierce societal backlash that only made the movement stronger. These events are revisited with cinematic detail, revealing how a handful of outsiders became cultural revolutionaries.
Yet “New Era: It’s Time” isn’t just a resurrection of history — it’s a mirror held up to today. The series examines punk’s lasting legacy across fashion, politics, youth culture, and the DIY music ethos. Artists from modern punk bands to pop stars reflect on how the Sex Pistols’ short-lived but seismic career continues to influence the sound and rebellion of contemporary music.
In a world craving authenticity, Netflix’s latest project reminds viewers of a simple truth: punk was never just music — it was a movement, a mindset, and a megaphone for the misunderstood.
“New Era: It’s Time” premieres worldwide this fall, promising to reignite the fire of punk for both long-time fans and a new generation ready to experience the chaos for themselves.
