“Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now” Coming Soon To Disney+

Disney has announced details on a brand new documentary called “Bukayo Saka: The Time is Now”, which is coming soon to Disney+.

Directed by Emmy-award winner Robert Alexander, “Bukayo Saka: The Time is Now” brings together two generations of Arsenal greats in Saka and club legend Thierry Henry for an unguarded look at what it takes to perform at the highest level. He and Henry reflect on pressure, resilience, and the joy that first drew them to the game, with the conversation taking them back to Saka’s childhood home in Ealing where it all began. 

It reveals Saka’s private support system behind the public moments, including a WhatsApp message from Henry that shifted his perspective following Euro 2020 – a pivotal point in his career. It’s a testament to the power of staying connected to the people who matter most, especially when the stakes are highest.  

Bukayo Saka said in a statement regarding the new documentary:

“This film has given me the chance to tell my story in a way I never have before.  People see the goals and the matches, but they don’t see what it takes behind the scenes, and part of that is my support system, the WhatsApp messages from the people who were there long before any of this who have believed in me every step of the way.”

Jennie Morel, Head of Brand Marketing at WhatsApp, added:

“This is a defining year in Bukayo’s career, and this film shows what that really looks like – not just on the pitch, but in the private moments with the people who keep him grounded,” said . “We’re incredibly honored to be part of how he stays connected to his inner circle, and to help him share this story with the world.” 

Used by more than 3 billion people worldwide, WhatsApp is where football lives off the pitch. From the group chats that light up on match day to the voice notes that keep people connected, football’s biggest moments are shared and celebrated on WhatsApp. 

This new documentary will be coming to Disney+ in the United Kingdom and selected markets, including the US and the ESPN App, on June 5th 2026.   In the United States, the documentary will also air on the FOX channel on June 7th 2026  and will be available on FOX One.

Roger’s Take: It’s great to see Disney building out its international content for ESPN around the world, though by partnering with WhatsApp and FOX, means it will be able to reach a much bigger audience.  

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