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Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter release date - When is it out?

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Prime Video documentary.

Tennis player Novak Djokovic, in all white, smiles and raises his fist on court at Wimbledon.

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Published: Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 3:58 pm

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Release date: Thursday 20 August 2026 Director: Jason Hehir Where to watch: Prime Video Last updated: Thursday 30 July 2026

Prime Video is turning its lens on one of the most decorated athletes in sporting history with Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter, a feature-length documentary charting the tennis star's journey from a childhood in war-torn Belgrade to becoming the most accomplished men's tennis player of all time.

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The film promises what Amazon describes as an unprecedented look at the greatest men's tennis player in history, tracing his rise to a record 24 men's Grand Slam singles titles.

Alongside Djokovic and his family, including his wife Jelena Djokovic, the documentary features interviews with tennis heavyweights including Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Jim Courier.

Read on to find out more about the film, including when it will be released on Prime Video.

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter release date: When is it out on Prime Video?

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter arrives on Prime Video on Thursday 20 August.

Is there a trailer for Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter?

Yes, an official trailer for Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter has been released and you can watch it below.

Who features in Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter?

The documentary centres on Djokovic himself, with access to his family and some of the biggest names in tennis history. Confirmed contributors include:

Former world number one Jim Courier also features among the interviewees, as well as Djokovic's wife.

What is Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter about?

Novak Djokovic stood in a tennis court, holding a tennis racket while stood in front of a red bucket.

Novak Djokovic. Amazon MGM Studios

As per the synopsis, the film traces Djokovic's rise from growing up in war-torn Serbia to establishing himself as the most accomplished men's tennis player in history.

Told through "exclusive behind-the-scenes access at major tournaments, his intense training regiment, and softer moments at home with family and friends", the film offers an unprecedented look at Djokovic's world.

The synopsis continues: "Djokovic grew up amid conflict and financial hardship as his family sacrificed everything to support his tennis career. When he burst onto the professional scene, he was met not with open arms, but with resistance - perceived as an unwelcome intruder disrupting the beloved Federer-Nadal rivalry that fans had elevated to mythic status.

"Where his predecessors carried themselves with measured grace, Djokovic was raw, passionate, and unfiltered - a player who wore every emotion on his sleeve and whose intensity sometimes put him at odds with the very crowds he performed in front of."

Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter will be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video from Thursday 20 August 2026. You can sign up to Amazon Prime Video for a 30-day free trial.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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