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Sex Pistols Documentary Drops May 26 Ahead of 50th-Anniversary Tour

5/5/2026

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The documentary “I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol,” directed by Andre Relis and Nick Mead and based on Glen Matlock’s memoir, will be released on May 26 for digital rental or purchase on Apple TV.
It features new interviews with Sex Pistols members Steve Jones and Paul Cook and with punk icons Debbie Harry, Billy Idol and Wayne Kramer.
The release aligns with the Sex Pistols’ 50th-anniversary tour from September 11 to October 18.

History

Historical Context

Formed in London in 1975, the Sex Pistols ignited punk with the 26 November 1976 release of “Anarchy in the U.K.” and a TV interview in December 1976, while their 4 June 1976 Manchester gig sparked the indie scene and the 1977 album “Never Mind the Bollocks” reached UK No. 1. Apple TV’s documentary, released 26 May, coincides with the band’s 50th-anniversary tour, highlighting punk’s lasting influence.

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Story summary

The documentary “I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol,” directed by Andre Relis and Nick Mead and based on Glen Matlock’s memoir, will be released on May 26 for digital rental or purchase on Apple TV.
It features new interviews with Sex Pistols members Steve Jones and Paul Cook and with punk icons Debbie Harry, Billy Idol and Wayne Kramer.
The release aligns with the Sex Pistols’ 50th-anniversary tour from September 11 to October 18.

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