Judd Apatow directs a new Netflix documentary titled Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald.
The film was released on Friday, October 16, 2026, and runs 2 hours and 7 minutes.
It takes an archival approach to the comedian's career, avoiding traditional on-camera interviews.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the documentary centers on archival material connected to Macdonald.
Macdonald is known for his association with Saturday Night Live.
The production presents its subject through existing footage rather than conventional talking-head interviews.
Production Team and Credits
Apatow serves as director and one of the producers.
He shares producing duties with Ross Dinerstein and Amanda Rohlke.
The executive producers are Ross Girad, Josh Church, Zoe Rogovin, Mark McCune, Jon Liebman, and Nicaury Santana.
Jake Hostetter served as editor, completing the principal creative team.
The archival format distinguishes the film from conventional biographical documentaries built around interviews.
Its focus is Macdonald's comedy career and his connection to Saturday Night Live, as described in The Hollywood Reporter's review.
Netflix is the film's distribution platform.
