BTS - The Return: Release date and time in India, first clip, and more about Bangtan boys' documentary
Upon their comeback after 4 years, BTS broke several records with their 5th album Arirang. Now, the BTS documentary titled BTS: The Return is coming on Netflix.
Last Updated: 07.17 PM, Mar 24, 2026
BTS’s 2026 comeback album Arirang made a historic splash. The 14-track release, marking the group’s return after completing military service, quickly dominated global streaming platforms, topping Spotify and Apple Music charts, while the lead single SWIM reached number one on iTunes in over 90 countries. Now, a documentary titled BTS: The Return is coming on Netflix, showcasing the making of their Arirang album featuring RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.
When and where to watch BTS: The Return documenatry?
BTS: The Return documentary will be released on Netflix on March 27, approximately at 12:30 pm IST. As per Netflix, the documentary is 1 hour and 33 minutes long.
BTS: The Return first clip
On March 21, during BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG, streamed to millions across the globe via Netflix, fans got an exclusive first look at the group’s upcoming documentary. The series captures BTS members in Los Angeles, where the seven members finally shared a home after years apart, crafting songs that would go on to resonate with millions worldwide. This is a behind-the-scenes look at their laughter, late-night parties, and the bonds that have built the music that fans now listen to endlessly.
The first look offers fans a rare peek into previously unseen moments, including the group’s surprise 2025 livestream from a Los Angeles beach. In the clip, the seven boys walk away from the sea after enjoying a brief respite from their rigorous studio schedule. Despite the unstable internet connection and the team's lively chaos, fan comments kept coming in, ranging from disbelief to affectionate messages like “Miss you my husband.”
RM’s unexpected reply, “Miss you wife,” caught both the members and viewers off guard, adding a playful and intimate layer to the broadcast.
About BTS: The Return documentary
BTS: The Return is an intimate documentary directed by Bao Nguyen. The film follows the seven-member (RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook) K-pop phenomenon as they reunite in Los Angeles to craft their new album, Arirang, following their military service. It chronicles their transition from global stars to self-absorbed artists, where they face the high stakes of a major comeback while also dealing with obstacles to personal growth.