‘James’ Sports Documentary Coming to Netflix in May 2026

While getting a highly anticipated documentary like the one on James Rodríguez sounds exciting, we need to keep our wallets front of mind. The availability of great content on a single platform like Netflix is great, but it shouldn't make us forget that the *service* itself costs money. This reminds us that even if one service is offering a deep library of content, it doesn't mean it's the only thing we should subscribe to, or that we need to keep it active year-round just because of one title.

If you're planning to watch this documentary, look at your entire viewing schedule. Are you paying for Netflix *and* Disney+ *and* Max, just because you might want to sample a few things? If you know your primary viewing interest is sports or biography, check if there are any smaller, niche streaming services that specialize in those areas, which might be cheaper than maintaining a massive, all-inclusive bundle.

Our best advice remains the old classic: subscription rotation. Instead of paying the full price for every service available, consider dedicating yourself to one platform for a month, binge the content you want, and then pausing that subscription. By rotating services, you can enjoy premium content like this documentary without having to commit to the cumulative monthly cost of multiple platforms, potentially saving you $20 to $40 a month in wasted fees.