Netflix has officially announced the upcoming release of a powerful and action-packed documentary about the iconic Christian metal band Stryper, titled To Hell with the Devil: The Stryper Chronicles. The highly anticipated film will debut on November 20, 2025, and promises to offer fans an intimate and exhilarating look into the rise, fall, and resurrection of one of metal’s most unique and controversial bands. With exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary will highlight Stryper’s spiritual message, musical brilliance, and the trials they faced within both the secular and Christian music scenes.
The film stars Michael Sweet, Oz Fox, Robert Sweet, and Perry Richardson in their real-life roles, alongside dramatized reenactments performed by rising Hollywood talents to recreate the band’s early days in the 1980s Sunset Strip metal scene. Fans can also look forward to appearances from music historians, former bandmates, and artists influenced by Stryper’s blend of melodic glam metal and faith-based lyrics. These stories will give life to the cultural crossroads where heavy metal and Christian values collided.
To Hell with the Devil: The Stryper Chronicles traces the band’s journey from their formation in La Mirada, California, to their groundbreaking 1986 album To Hell with the Devil, which became the first Christian metal album to go platinum. Netflix’s documentary dives into how the band challenged norms by donning yellow-and-black spandex and tossing Bibles into the crowd—acts that made them both praised and ridiculed. Viewers will gain insight into the inner conflicts that came with walking a spiritual line in a genre known for its rebellion and excess.
The soundtrack is expected to be a major highlight, featuring digitally remastered versions of Stryper classics such as “Soldiers Under Command,” “Calling on You,” “Free,” and the title track “To Hell with the Devil.” In addition, new acoustic and symphonic renditions of some of their most beloved songs will be showcased, along with tributes from contemporary Christian and mainstream rock artists who grew up listening to the band.
Netflix producers revealed that a central theme of the documentary is redemption. Stryper’s story is not just about the glitz and struggles of the music world, but also about faith, forgiveness, and enduring brotherhood. The documentary doesn’t shy away from the band’s personal challenges, including lineup changes, health battles, industry backlash, and the internal crises that nearly ended their career. Viewers will see how they found strength in their convictions and fans to stage a remarkable comeback in the 2000s.
Another key feature of the documentary is the deep dive into frontman Michael Sweet’s leadership and songwriting, as well as the innovative drumming of Robert Sweet, known as “The Visual Timekeeper.” Archival footage of concerts, church appearances, and private studio sessions will reveal the dual identity the band carried—preachers and rockers—walking a line that few dared to.
With To Hell with the Devil: The Stryper Chronicles, Netflix adds yet another dynamic music story to its growing catalog of artist-focused documentaries. For fans of metal, faith, or underdog stories, this film promises to be both an inspiring and adrenaline-fueled ride through one of music’s most polarizing legacies. As the release date approaches, excitement continues to build across generations of fans eager to relive—or discover for the first time—the power and paradox of Stryper.
