The highly anticipated Charlie Sheen documentary “aka Charlie Sheen” just held its Hollywood premiere, featuring an emotional reunion between the actor and his ex-wife Denise Richards on the red carpet. The former couple, who were married from 2002-2006, reunited at the premiere of his new Netflix documentary, ‘aka Charlie Sheen’ at the TUDUM Theater on September 4, 2025.
The two-part documentary series, which debuts on Netflix September 10, promises an unprecedented look into the turbulent life of one of Hollywood’s most controversial figures. Sheen admitted he “lit the fuse” that blew his life apart in the early 2000s in the trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary, marking a candid admission from the actor who has maintained nearly eight years of sobriety.
Family Support Despite Absence
While the documentary features extensive interviews with friends and colleagues, notably absent are Charlie’s father Martin Sheen and brother Emilio Estevez. However, Charlie recently clarified their stance on the project. “They saw a rough cut and they both loved it … they fully support this,” the iconic actor tells TheWrap at his Hollywood premiere.
Star-Studded Cast of Interviewees
The documentary features Charlie Sheen, Sean Penn, Denise Richards, Chris Tucker, with family and friends who share untold stories of his journey through stardom, struggles, and redemption. The film captures Sheen’s rise to fame, his record-breaking role on “Two and a Half Men,” and his highly publicized downfall.
Director Andrew Renzi helmed the project, which appears to maintain creative independence from Sheen himself. Unlike some celebrity documentaries, Sheen is not himself listed among the producers, which suggests the team had creative independence.
A Story of Recovery and Redemption
Actor Charlie Sheen tells his story in this candid two-part documentary tracing his dazzling Hollywood rise, tabloid-topping fall and road to recovery. The documentary comes after Sheen’s transformation following years of public struggles with addiction and erratic behavior that culminated in his 2011 firing from “Two and a Half Men.”
The film promises to reveal unseen footage and provide intimate perspectives from those closest to the actor during his most challenging periods. His life has been a series of headline-making escapades punctuated by improbable success, from his meteoric rise starring in Wall Street to his record-breaking role on Two and a Half Men.
Critical Reception and Anticipation
Netflix’s acquisition of the documentary signals the streaming giant’s confidence in the project’s appeal. Netflix has acquired the two-part documentary film “aka Charlie Sheen,” which chronicles the star’s struggle with fame — leading to his infamous 2011 firing from “Two and a Half Men” — followed by his path to sobriety.
The premiere event showcased the documentary’s emotional impact, with Denise Richards’ supportive presence highlighting the healing that has occurred within Sheen’s personal relationships. Denise Richards stepped out to support the 60-year-old Two and a Half Men actor at the premiere.
What to Expect
The Charlie Sheen documentary promises to be more than just another celebrity tell-all. With Sheen’s cooperation and the participation of key figures from his life, viewers can expect an authentic examination of fame, addiction, recovery, and redemption in Hollywood.
As “aka Charlie Sheen” prepares to stream on Netflix starting September 10, it represents a significant moment of reflection for both the actor and audiences who witnessed his public struggles and eventual recovery journey.
The documentary’s timing, arriving during Sheen’s sustained sobriety period, offers a unique perspective on one of entertainment’s most dramatic public falls and subsequent redemption stories.