Netflix Releases 'Marines' Docuseries Trailer Ahead of USMC 250th Birthday

Netflix is set to premiere "Marines," a four-part documentary series on November 10, 2025, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Directed by Chelsea Yarnell and produced by Amblin Entertainment Documentaries and Lucky8 TV, the series offers unprecedented access to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Okinawa, Japan, showcasing rigorous training, emotional moments, and the bonds formed among young Marines. The docuseries is described as a coming-of-age narrative that provides an inside look at the complexities of life at sea and military service. Notably, the series follows Marines from varied roles and ranks, providing firsthand interviews and footage from military installations and exercises. The release of "Marines" follows Netflix's earlier hit scripted series "Boots," which depicts a gay recruit's experience in the 1990s, a show that has sparked reactions from the Pentagon emphasizing the military's focus on elite, uniform, and sex-neutral standards under President Trump. Executive producers include Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, and Sebastian Junger, among others, with the project receiving support from the Marine Corps for telling honest and complex stories about their service members.