David Beckham vs Billionaire Michael Jordan: Beckham’s Netlfix Doc Deal Makes ‘The Last Dance’ Paycheck Look Like a Bargain

The docuseries on David Beckham captivated viewers with its deep dive into his life beyond the realms of soccer. It provided fans with a comprehensive overview of David Beckham?s illustrious career and delved into his sentiments towards those closely related to his life. Additionally, Inter Miami?s co-owner inked a profitable deal with Netflix that exceeded Micheal Jordan?s contract for his documentary, ‘The Last Dance’.

Beckham?s journey on and off the field with his celebrity status helped to gain a significant profit for the series. Furthermore, ?Beckham? outperformed Jordan?s mini docuseries in terms of business success and gained global attention from fans who had no association with soccer.

David Beckham surpassed Michael Jordan with his docuseries

According to Forbes, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham entered into a $20 million contract back in 2020 with Netflix for the production of his documentary. ?Beckham? includes exclusive home footage filmed by the couple, as well as the untold stories of his family and his professional career. Apparently, David Beckham earned 5 times more than Michael Jordan?s contract for his series, released during the pandemic.

Jordan reportedly earned around $3-$4 million for ?The Last Dance?. He donated $2 million from his paycheck to charitable causes, including the food banks in Carolinas and Chicago. The 10-episode series averaged 5.6 million views per episode and captured the attention of various generations of basketball lovers, witnessing a unique glimpse into Jordan?s career.

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Meanwhile, Beckham?s staggering deal with Netflix was a resounding success as it scored the largest audience of the year in the UK, surpassing any other documentary with a comfortable margin. The storytelling quality of this series created a significant impact for the soccer enthusiast to gain insights into various perspectives of David Beckham?s life.

What did the documentary ?Beckham? offer to the fans?

The Fisher Stevens-directed series on the United legend launched on October 4 and explored his life along with the two decades of his career. The series emphasized figures like Sir Alex Furguson, Victoria Beckham, and Eric Cantona, who played a crucial role in shaping his career. ?Beckham? provides a comprehensive overview of the Englishman?s tenure with Manchester United, as well as the downfall in his relationship with the coach, leading up to his departure.

Soccer fans had an overwhelming response after the release of the documentary. The docuseries experienced a record viewership of more than 12.4 million views from its debut, expanding its global appeal. Additionally, the Netflix series led to a surge in the English legend?s social media with 667,290 new followers. Did you enjoy David Beckham?s documentary on Netflix? Comment below and rate the series.

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