Releases Thursday 21 May 2026 at 9:00 AM SAST (UTC+2)
A documentary series following Colombian football legend James Rodríguez — from his working-class childhood to his electrifying 2014 World Cup breakthrough — as he chases one final shot at glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Featuring Carlo Ancelotti, Sergio Ramos, Luis Díaz, and Radamel Falcao.
South African viewers get access at 9:00 AM SAST — a morning release. South Africa doesn't observe daylight saving time, so SAST (UTC+2) applies year-round. Available on Netflix South Africa with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Thu 21 May | NZST (UTC+12) | Netflix NZ | See page → |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 5:00 PM, Thu 21 May | AEST (UTC+10) | Netflix AU | See page → |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 8:00 AM, Thu 21 May | BST (UTC+1) | Netflix UK | See page → |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3:00 AM, Thu 21 May | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix US | See page → |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3:00 AM, Thu 21 May | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix CA | See page → |
| 🇮🇳India | 12:30 PM, Thu 21 May | IST (UTC+5.5) | Netflix IN | See page → |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 9:00 AM, Thu 21 May | SAST (UTC+2) | Netflix ZA | ← You are here |
What time does James come out on Netflix in South Africa?
James releases on Netflix ZA at 9:00 AM SAST on Thursday 21 May 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 9:00 AM in South Africa.
Is James available on Netflix in South Africa?
Yes. James is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix ZA subscribers from Thursday 21 May 2026. No additional purchase or premium tier is required.
How many episodes does James have?
Episode count has not been officially confirmed ahead of release.
What is James about?
A documentary series following Colombian football legend James Rodríguez — from his working-class childhood to his electrifying 2014 World Cup breakthrough — as he chases one final shot at glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Featuring Carlo Ancelotti, Sergio Ramos, Luis Díaz, and Radamel Falcao.
What language is James in?
James is in English.