Manchester United agree record-breaking Amazon documentary deal under Michael Carrick

Manchester United have confirmed they will become the latest club to feature in Amazon Prime Video's acclaimed All or Nothing series after agreeing what is reported to be a record-breaking documentary deal.

Filming will begin during pre-season and continue throughout the 2026/27 campaign, with the series scheduled for release in summer 2027.

The project will provide unprecedented behind-the-scenes access during what promises to be a pivotal season at Old Trafford. It will follow Michael Carrick's first full campaign as permanent head coach and document the club's return to the Champions League.

The timing of the documentary is particularly significant.

After guiding Manchester United back into Europe's elite competition, Carrick now faces the challenge of building on that success while managing heightened expectations at one of football's biggest clubs.

United have described the upcoming campaign as a "transformative summer" and the documentary is expected to showcase major developments both on and off the pitch.

Supporters will be given access to areas rarely seen by the public, including the Old Trafford dressing room, the club's football operations and the redeveloped Carrington training complex.

Manchester United's chief communications officer Toby Craig explained why the club believes now is the right moment to participate.

"Now is the right time to open our doors, so that for the first time our fans around the world can see behind the scenes of a club which means so much to so many people."

He added that the series would highlight the people, ambition and culture that define Manchester United as they compete domestically and in the Champions League.

Interestingly, discussions between Amazon and Manchester United are not new.

Reports indicate that conversations also took place before the previous season, but the club ultimately decided against allowing cameras behind the scenes.

At that stage, then-head coach Ruben Amorim reportedly had reservations about the level of access required and the potential impact on players during a crucial campaign.

The club's willingness to proceed now suggests confidence in both the football project and the environment Carrick has established.

However, it remains too early to know whether the documentary will become a distraction or an asset. Previous editions have shown that constant access can sometimes create additional scrutiny during difficult periods.

Production crews are expected to begin filming as soon as pre-season preparations get underway. The documentary will track United throughout a season that includes their return to Champions League football and Carrick's continued rebuild of the squad.

Supporters can expect behind-the-scenes access to transfers, training sessions, matchdays and club operations. Whether the campaign ends in success or disappointment, the cameras will be there to capture every major moment along the way.

Will Manchester United's All or Nothing series become the best football documentary yet, or could the cameras create unwanted pressure during a crucial season?