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Magic City: An American Fantasy is about to pull back the velvet curtain on one of Atlanta's most iconic institutions. This Starz docuseries isn't just about another nightlife story but it's a five-part dive into the one club that literally shaped what Southern hip-hop is today, how the club played its hand in launching careers, and most importantly, how it became a cultural heartbeat.
Releasing on August 15, the docuseries promises extremely rare insider access from music legends to the women who defined the scene.
Here's everything you need to know about when it drops, how to watch, and what's in store.
When is Magic City: An American Fantasy releasing?
Mark August 15 on your calendar because that's when Magic City: An American Fantasy is set to release on Starz at 10 p.m. ET/PT in the US. In Canada, it premieres the same night at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
After that first splashy night, new episodes will roll out weekly on Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT in the US and 10 p.m. ET/PT in Canada.
This isn't just a premiere and it's positioned to keep the momentum of BMF going while carving out its own buzz. The five-part series, directed by Charles Todd, first turned heads with its SXSW Festival screening, earning early praise for its candid storytelling.
Executive producers include Jermaine Dupri, Drake's DreamCrew Entertainment, Cole Brown, and Jami Gertz, with Dupri calling the project,
"A chance to show the world what this place means."
With every Friday night drop, the docuseries is set to build a steady rhythm of anticipation and conversation.
How to stream Magic City: An American Fantasy
For those ready to watch from the couch, Magic City: An American Fantasy will be available on the Starz streaming platform, with new episodes arriving every Friday. A standard Starz plan costs $10.99 a month, but for a limited time, it's down to $4.99 for the first three months, which is a deal worth jumping on if you're planning to follow the whole series.
If you'd rather bundle, Starz can be added to Sling TV starting at $5.50 for the first month ($11 after) or to Hulu for $10.99 monthly, on top of Hulu's own subscription, which begins at $9.99 after a free trial. Prime Video users can grab Starz for $3.99 per month for three months.
However you choose to watch, the accessibility means fans across different platforms can dive into the story without missing a beat.
What Magic City: An American Fantasy will explore
Magic City: An American Fantasy isn't just about flashing lights and a famous address; it's about the people who made it legendary. The series captures stories from the women who worked the floor, the DJs who broke records, and the stars who treated it as their creative playground.
Jermaine Dupri, who also executive-produced, explained to VIBE that the project inspired him to make an accompanying album with Atlanta artists he'd never worked with before, saying,
"That's exciting to me."
The docuseries also features commentary from artists like Drake, Quavo, T.I., Shaquille O'Neal, Big Boi, and 2 Chainz, bringing together perspectives from music, sports, and much beyond. Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming at Starz, described it as,
"A riveting behind-the-curtain look at one of the most unique places in Black culture..."
This highlights the mix of cultural history and raw storytelling. From its prime time in the 90s to its current status today as a cultural landmark, the documentary offers an unfiltered, celebratory, and sometimes sobering view of an Atlanta institution.
With its release date set for August 15, Magic City: An American Fantasy is shaping up to be more than a documentary because it's a literal cultural time capsule.
By playing around with personal testimonies from actual people who've been in the scene, music history, and the voices of those who lived it, Starz is bringing out a series that's as much about community and creativity as it is about nightlife.
Whether you're a listener of Atlanta's music scene or just curious about its hidden gem, this is a story worth watching unfold.
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