DUBLIN, IRELAND — Netflix has announced an ambitious new documentary titled Still Haven’t Found, chronicling the extraordinary journey of U2, the legendary Irish rock band that transformed the global music scene with their anthemic sound, political activism, and unshakable brotherhood.
Slated for a global release this fall, Still Haven’t Found is a five-part limited series that promises a never-before-seen look into U2’s formation, meteoric rise, turbulent moments, and the enduring force of their music across five decades. With access to U2’s private archives and exclusive interviews with all four members—Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.—the series marks the most comprehensive and intimate portrayal of the band to date.
A Story From the Streets of Dublin
Episode one opens in the late 1970s, capturing the gritty energy of post-punk Dublin where four teenage schoolmates came together in a small kitchen to form a band that would ultimately change the soundscape of rock music. Viewers are taken inside the modest beginnings at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where Bono’s lyrical idealism and The Edge’s experimental guitar began to fuse into something unique.
Narrated with heartfelt insight by Bono himself, the series traces the formation of U2’s identity—not just as musicians, but as cultural forces. “We were just kids with guitars, dreams, and a lot of noise. The rest was a kind of divine accident,” Bono reflects in the opening scenes.
The Rise, the Risks, the Riffs
The documentary offers raw footage from early gigs, their breakthrough with War in 1983, and their global stardom after The Joshua Tree in 1987. Behind-the-scenes footage from the Rattle and Hum tour captures the band’s struggle to balance global fame with artistic integrity.
U2’s longtime manager Paul McGuinness and producers like Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois contribute insights into the band’s experimental era, including their bold reinvention with 1991’s Achtung Baby, a moment widely regarded as one of the most daring pivots in rock history.
“U2 has always walked the line between revolution and reinvention,” says Eno. “They weren’t afraid to destroy their own myth to create something new.”
Crisis, Conflict, and Continuity
Netflix doesn’t shy away from the more difficult chapters in U2’s story. Still Haven’t Found dives into internal tensions, particularly around the making of Pop in 1997 and the band’s struggle to remain relevant in the rapidly changing digital music age.
Larry Mullen Jr. opens up for the first time about the physical toll of decades of drumming and the emotional strain of being “the anchor in a sea of ideas.” Adam Clayton discusses his struggles with addiction and the turning point that brought him back from the brink.
These personal stories are woven together with commentary from fellow musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish, and Chris Martin, who speak on U2’s influence on music and culture. “They’re not just a band—they’re a movement,” says Springsteen.
Activism and Legacy
One of the most powerful aspects of the documentary is its focus on U2’s activism. From Live Aid to Bono’s work with the ONE Campaign and the fight against HIV/AIDS, the series explores how the band leveraged fame to impact real-world change.
“Activism wasn’t a side project—it was always central to who we were,” says Bono. The series features rare footage from global summits and African villages, painting a picture of a band who believed rock and responsibility could coexist.
Final Episode: The Road Ahead
The series concludes with reflections on U2’s enduring bond, their recent Las Vegas Sphere residency, and what the future holds. Though hints of retirement are floated, the final episode makes one thing clear: U2 isn’t finished yet.
With a stirring original score and lush visuals capturing everything from packed stadiums to solitary studio moments, Still Haven’t Found is both a love letter and a reckoning. It’s the story of four friends who built something eternal from a few chords and a lot of heart.
Coming Soon
Netflix’s head of music documentaries, Clara Dupont, says the project is one of the platform’s most ambitious musical endeavors to date. “U2’s story is massive, complex, and deeply human. We knew we had to do it justice—and I think we have.”
Still Haven’t Found premieres on Netflix worldwide on [fictional release date]. All five episodes will be available for streaming immediately.
For fans of rock, history, and the indomitable power of belief, this is one journey not to be missed.
