Billy Joel: And So It Goes — Release date news, cast details, streaming details, and more about HBO's two-part documentary

HBO's latest docuseries, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, is all set to release in two parts—Part One on Friday, July 18, and Part Two, a week later on July 25, 2025. It will be released at 8:00 pm ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.

Previously, the two-part documentary debuted at the Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2025, to honor the legacy of the popular singer, songwriter, and pianist. Unfortunately, Joel couldn't attend the premiere night due to his health. In May 2025, the 77-year-old singer canceled his tour, stating that he had been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, NPH.

The series will delve into the six-time Grammy-winner's life through archived performance clips, interviews, and some unseen footage. The two-part documentary is helmed and produced by Emmy-winning directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin.

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Billy Joel: And So It Goes — Release date, streaming details, and more

Billy Joel: And So It Goes is all set to release in two parts. Part One is scheduled to release on July 18 and Part 2 on July 25, 2025. It will be released at 8:00 pm ET on HBO and HBO Max on the respective dates. HBO Max subscription plan starts from as low as $9.99/month. Viewers can also opt for an ad-free plan that starts from $16.99/month.

Who's in Billy Joel: And So It Goes?

As per Warner Bros. Discovery's press release, the cast for the upcoming two-part documentary series on HBO and HBO Max will mostly feature Billy Joel and people who are/have been associated with his life.

• Billy Joel as himself. Joel shares his childhood struggles, career highs, personal setbacks, and successes through candid interviews.
• Elizabeth Weber, Billy Joel's former wife and manager. Weber is Joel's first wife and has been an inspiration behind several classics, including Just the Way You Are.
• Jon Small, Joel's friend, bassist, and collaborator
• Christie Brinkley, former wife: An iconic supermodel and the muse behind Uptown Girl
• Katie Lee, Joel's third wife: A food critic and cookbook author
• Alexis Roderick, Billy Joel's current partner
• Alexa Ray Joel, daughter
• Bruce Springsteen
• John Mellencamp
• Nas
• Pink
• Garth Brooks
• Paul McCartney

What is HBO's latest documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, all about?

Get ready to see Billy Joel like never before. Billy Joel: And So It Goes isn't just another music documentary. It promises to dive deep into the life of the legend. Split into two parts, the series tracks his rise from a Long Island kid with humble beginnings to an icon.

It's not a documentary that just talks about the highs of his life, unattainable fame, or record sales. But it also highlights the cost of fame: fractured love, broken trust, and the inner battles that never made it to the charts.

Part One of the documentary will delve into his tough childhood and early career struggles. It will also feature his relationship with his first wife, Elizabeth Weber, his musical career, his breakthrough album, and the aftermath of signing with Columbia Records. The viewers will also get a sneak peek into his complicated personal life: his struggle with addiction, surviving a fatal accident that nearly snatched away his ability to play the piano, and more.

Part Two will feature how he tried to rebuild his life from heartbreak, burnout, and other personal struggles. It dives into his emotional reunion with his estranged father, who abandoned him when he was eight years old, and the discovery of his family's harrowing past. Additionally, it tracks his whirlwind romance with Christie Brinkley, fatherhood, and battle with fame, ultimately leading to reinvention, resilience, and an iconic Madison Square Garden residency.

Whether you've worn out your copy of The Stranger or only know the chorus to Piano Man, HBO's latest docuseries, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, promises to surprise you with some unseen tidbits of Billy Joel's life.

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