BREAKING: Netflix Announces Documentary on PBR Champion Cassio Dias
April 13, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA — Netflix has officially announced a new original sports documentary centered around Cassio Dias, the reigning Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Champion and one of the most talked-about names in bull riding today. The upcoming feature-length film promises to deliver an intimate and inspiring look at Dias’s rise from rural Brazil to the top of the PBR standings.
The documentary, currently in production under the working title “Ride of a Champion”, will explore the challenges, triumphs, and deeply personal moments of Dias’s life and career. From the dusty arenas of Brazil to the electric energy of PBR’s biggest stages in the U.S., Dias’s story is one of resilience, raw talent, and relentless pursuit of greatness.
Dias, who captured the 2024 PBR World Championship, became a household name for fans of the sport after an extraordinary season filled with high scores, dramatic rides, and unwavering consistency. But beyond the spotlight, the film aims to uncover the man behind the champion — his roots, sacrifices, cultural pride, and the mental and physical toll of the sport.
Executive producers say the documentary will feature never-before-seen training footage, behind-the-scenes access at major PBR events, interviews with family, fellow riders, and coaches, and a focus on how Dias’s success is impacting the next generation of Brazilian athletes.
The announcement follows the viral success of the YouTube feature “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”, which introduced Dias to a broader global audience. With Netflix’s wide reach and high production value, “Ride of a Champion” is expected to elevate Dias’s profile even further and introduce the thrilling world of bull riding to millions of new viewers.
The documentary is slated for a late 2025 release.
