Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for its highly anticipated new sports documentary, “The Underdog,” shining a poignant and powerful light on the career and legacy of Florida Panthers icon Roberto Luongo. The film is slated for global release this fall, and early reactions suggest it’s a must-watch not just for hockey fans, but for anyone who’s ever battled doubt and dared to dream.
At the heart of The Underdog is Luongo’s unlikely rise—from a Montreal kid with big dreams to becoming one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. The film peels back the layers of his journey with rare behind-the-scenes footage, emotional interviews, and untold stories from former teammates, coaches, and family members.
But this is more than a sports story. It’s a human one. The documentary captures the quiet resilience Luongo embodied through early career setbacks, playoff heartbreaks, and the weight of expectations he carried not only as a player but as a leader and symbol of hope in South Florida.
“I never thought of myself as a superstar,” Luongo shares in the trailer. “I just wanted to win—for the guys in the locker room, for the city, and for every kid who was told they weren’t enough.”
Executive produced by Netflix in collaboration with NHL Studios and directed by award-winning filmmaker Sarah Daniels, The Underdog aims to redefine how we view sports heroes—not through trophies alone, but through tenacity, vulnerability, and character.
The documentary also serves as a love letter to the Florida Panthers’ faithful. From heartbreaking near-misses to the eventual culture shift that Luongo helped pioneer, the film delves into how one man’s grit and grace helped lay the foundation for the franchise’s rebirth.
With “The Underdog,” Netflix continues to champion longform storytelling around sports’ most human moments. In Roberto Luongo, it has found a fitting subject—an athlete whose legacy is measured not just in wins, but in heart.
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