IWout van Aert has signed a $13.5 million Netflix deal for a 7‑episode series. There’s no announcement from Netflix, Van Aert’s team (Visma–Lease a Bike), or major cycling media that supports this……

IWout van Aert has signed a $13.5 million Netflix deal for a 7‑episode series. There’s no announcement from Netflix, Van Aert’s team (Visma–Lease a Bike), or major cycling media that supports this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netflix Coverage of Wout

Van Aert was prominently featured in Tour de France: Unchained (seasons 1 & 2), and that series is concluding with a third and final season launching on July 2, 2025, just ahead of the 2025 Tour de France .

 

 

 

He has publicly criticized Unchained for dramatizing tensions between him and Jonas Vingegaard—calling the portrayal “focused on commotion” and “disturbing” .

 

 

Van Aert recently signed a lifetime contract with Visma–Lease a Bike in September 2024, confirming his future remains firmly in pro cycling .

 

 

 

 

🚨 Why the “$13.5m Netflix Deal” Story is Very Likely False

 

No official confirmation: Neither Netflix nor Van Aert’s team have made any statement announcing a paid docuseries of this nature.

 

Misinterpretations likely: With Tour de France: Unchained wrapping up, speculation is swirling about new projects—but that’s all it is: speculation.

 

Van Aert’s own stance: He’s been openly critical of Netflix’s portrayal of him, not hinting at any forthcoming positive collaboration.

 

 

 

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🎯 Putting It All Together

 

Here’s the real breakdown:

 

What’s true: The third (and final) season of Tour de France: Unchained is set to premiere on July 2, 2025, featuring Van Aert and others .

 

What’s not true: There’s absolutely no record or credible reporting of a stand-alone 7-episode Netflix series dedicated to Van Aert with a $13.5 million deal.

 

 

 

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📚 If You’re Interested in a Feature Story…

 

Van Aert’s journey is absolutely Netflix-worthy—even without a massive new contract:

 

His multifaceted talents: A world-class time trialist, sprinter, classic specialist, and cyclo-cross champion.

 

Dramatic storyline: The tension from Unchained, especially over team dynamics with Vingegaard.

 

Enduring legacy: Having just signed a lifetime deal with Visma, his career arc is more compelling than ever.

 

 

It wouldn’t surprise anyone if Netflix or another streamer eventually green-lights a deep-dive docuseries—but as of today, no official deal exists to support the headline of a $13.5 million Netflix contract.