Monks Film takes World Cup storytelling global with Disney+ documentary

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S4 Capital’s Monks Film has partnered global media company New Element Media to produce a feature-length documentary, Chasing the Dream, which will stream globally on Disney+.

The project marks a strategic move into premium cinema for S4 Capital, as it looks to scale its storytelling ambitions beyond traditional advertising and branded content. The film centres on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, aiming to capture the global passion surrounding the tournament.

Moving beyond conventional sports broadcasting, Chasing the Dream adopts a “heart-first” storytelling approach, focusing on the human stories behind the game. The production seeks to translate the emotion of the tournament into a cinematic narrative, offering audiences a more intimate perspective on one of the world’s largest sporting events.

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The documentary is produced by Monks Film, the production arm of Monks, in a joint venture with New Element Media. The collaboration is backed by FIFA, providing the filmmakers with access to the tournament and its surrounding narratives.

The project is led by New Element Media president Fernando Sulichin, alongside producer Pablo E. Bossi, known for Muchachos, the most-watched documentary in Argentina. Both bring experience in crafting large-scale cultural stories centred on football.

Disney+ will serve as the global streaming home for the documentary, extending its reach to international audiences. Further details, including additional creative leadership and featured participants, will be revealed closer to the film’s release.

"Monks Film is a natural evolution of our model to capitalise on the growth of sports franchises and global branding," said Martin Sorrell, executive chairman of S4 Capital. "By joining forces with the industry's leading documentary producers, we are creating a new blueprint for high-impact storytelling on a global stage."

In tandem, Sulichin said, "The FIFA World Cup is that rare moment when the world pauses and beats as one. In collaboration with FIFA, we are capturing a global cultural moment that will resonate long after the final whistle."

The documentary comes as brands ramp up creative efforts around the tournament. In March, The Coca-Cola Company released a reimagined version of Jump through its Real Thing Records label, featuring J Balvin, Amber Mark, Steve Vai and Travis Barker. The anthem was supported by an animated music video featuring Lamine Yamal, blending music, sport and digital art.

Separately, in November, adidas rolled out "LA PREPARACÍON AMERICANA" ("The American preparation"), a short film spotlighting players such as Trinity Rodman, Florian Wirtz and Lionel Messi in unconventional training scenarios. The campaign underscores adidas’ long-standing partnership with the World Cup, having supplied match balls and team kits for over five decades.

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