The Mystery Behind “Who Dat Nation”: Netflix x New Orleans Saints Unveil the Story of How a Team Saved an Entire City for the First Time
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The Mystery Behind “Who Dat Nation”: Netflix x New Orleans Saints Unveil the Story of How a Team Saved an Entire City for the First Time
New Orleans, Louisiana – October 20, 2025
Good news for football fans and the Who Dat Nation: Netflix has officially announced an exclusive global documentary titled “Who Dat: The Soul of New Orleans,” chronicling the extraordinary journey of the New Orleans Saints — from humble beginnings to becoming a symbol of faith, hope, and resilience for an entire city.
According to Netflix, the film will be a global-scale production that goes far beyond football, exploring the deep emotional connection between the people of New Orleans and the team that embodies their spirit. The project will be directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, known for her human-centered and emotionally powerful storytelling — ensuring that this will be more than a sports documentary; it will be a story about heart, culture, and endurance.
“Who Dat: The Soul of New Orleans” will take viewers through the defining moments in the team’s history — from the city’s recovery after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, to the iconic 2009 Super Bowl victory that united New Orleans under the dome once again. The film promises exclusive interviews, never-before-seen locker room footage, and heartfelt perspectives from players, coaches, and lifelong fans who have lived through the highs and lows of the franchise.
Saints legend Drew Brees, who will play a central role in the documentary, reflected during filming:
“New Orleans taught me what real strength looks like. It’s not about how many times you fall — it’s about how you get back up, together.”
Director Ava DuVernay shared her thoughts on why she chose this story:
“The Saints are more than a football team — they are the heartbeat of a city that has endured everything and still finds joy. I wanted to capture that spirit, the music, the pain, and the love that define New Orleans.”
Former head coach Sean Payton, who led the team to its historic Super Bowl XLIV victory, added:
“That moment wasn’t just about football. It was about giving this city something to believe in again. Every touchdown, every chant of ‘Who Dat,’ was a promise that we’d never stop fighting.”
Running back Alvin Kamara, one of the modern faces of the franchise, expressed his pride in being part of the project:
“When you wear this jersey, you’re carrying history. You feel the weight of every fan, every story, every comeback. This film is going to show that love runs deeper than the game itself.”
A Netflix representative described the project as:
“A story told by the city itself. You can’t talk about New Orleans without talking about the Saints — they are one and the same.”
The 90-minute film is set to premiere worldwide in Spring 2026, exclusively on Netflix, blending sports, history, and emotion into a moving portrait of community and perseverance.
More than a football story, “Who Dat: The Soul of New Orleans” will stand as a testament to the unbreakable bond between a team and its people — a celebration of how resilience, love, and loyalty can turn a city’s heartbreak into everlasting pride.
And this time, as Netflix puts it —
“The story of the Who Dat Nation won’t just be told in New Orleans — it will echo across the world.”
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