‘Brady vs. Manning’ documentary in the works, adapting Greg Myers’ best-selling book

A documentary film about the NFL rivalry between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning is in development, according to an exclusive report by The Hollywood Reporter. The project, titled ‘Brady vs. Manning,’ is being developed as a feature-length film that will revisit a series of memorable matchups that captivated football fans over multiple seasons.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that the documentary is based on Greg Myers’ best-selling book. The adaptation is framed as an effort to translate the book’s storytelling about the two quarterbacks into a visual documentary format, using the rivalry as the throughline for the film.

The report situates the project within the broader pipeline of sports documentary development, where books and reported histories are frequently converted into on-screen narratives for mainstream audiences. In this case, the focus on Brady and Manning positions the film around a widely recognized matchup history, including high-profile games in which the two teams and quarterbacks became central to fan and media attention.

While the Hollywood Reporter account establishes the documentary’s core concept and literary source material, it does not specify production dates, distribution plans, or casting or behind-the-camera personnel in the information provided for this story. As the project moves beyond the early stages, those details would typically determine how and when audiences can expect the documentary and what additional rights clearances are required for use of game footage and archival materials.

The report’s publication date is August 6, 2026, and it appears as an advance industry update rather than a completed release announcement. The documentary’s next steps would generally include finalizing creative attachments, confirming production schedules, and securing any licensing arrangements needed for the documentary’s use of league and broadcast records.

With the project still described in development terms, football fans and media observers will be watching for further updates on production partners and the timeline for release, as well as for how the documentary intends to structure its narrative around a rivalry that has remained a major reference point in NFL history.