Netflix Unveils New Documentary Series on Rock Legend Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare
Netflix has officially announced a brand-new documentary series on one of rock’s most theatrical and enigmatic icons—Alice Cooper. The multi-part series, reportedly titled Welcome to My Nightmare: The Alice Cooper Story, is expected to take viewers on a deep dive into the life, music, and legacy of the man who helped define shock rock and bring theatrics into the mainstream of rock and roll.
Known for his haunting stage shows, dramatic makeup, and hits like School’s Out, Poison, and No More Mr. Nice Guy, Alice Cooper—born Vincent Furnier—became a cultural phenomenon in the 1970s and remains a powerful presence in rock today. According to Netflix, the documentary will explore the many layers of Cooper’s complex persona, from his controversial beginnings to his battles with addiction, faith, and reinvention.
The series promises to feature never-before-seen archival footage, behind-the-scenes access to tours and recording sessions, and in-depth interviews with Cooper himself, his bandmates, family, and fellow rock legends including Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford, and even members of modern bands influenced by his work like Slipknot and Marilyn Manson.
Netflix released a brief teaser alongside the announcement, featuring clips of Cooper performing with a live boa constrictor wrapped around his neck, smashing stage props, and addressing screaming crowds. The teaser ends with a voiceover by Cooper himself: “I didn’t create the nightmare. I just made it fun.”
Executive producers say the show will chronicle Cooper’s journey from a preacher’s son in Detroit to one of the most talked-about performers of the 20th century. It will also delve into his long-running duality—balancing the dark, gothic character on stage with the witty, golf-loving, and faith-driven man off it. His personal life, often overlooked by the media in favor of his flamboyant stage antics, will be a major focus of the narrative.
A particularly emotional episode will reportedly focus on Cooper’s battle with alcoholism in the 1980s, his journey to sobriety, and how his Christian faith played a key role in his recovery. His marriage to Sheryl Goddard—one of the longest-standing in rock music—will also be highlighted as a symbol of enduring love and stability in an otherwise chaotic industry.
Welcome to My Nightmare: The Alice Cooper Story is being produced by the team behind other acclaimed Netflix music docs like Miss Americana (Taylor Swift) and The Defiant Ones (Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine), promising high production value and a compelling storytelling approach.
The series is scheduled for release in early 2026, aligning with the 50th anniversary of Cooper’s classic 1976 solo album Welcome to My Nightmare. For fans and newcomers alike, the documentary aims to celebrate not just a performer, but a survivor, a pioneer, and a true original in rock history.
As Alice Cooper once said, “I’m everything they say I am—and more.” This series may finally show us what lies beyond the makeup, the guillotine, and the nightmare.
