Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream is the first official documentary about the Los Angeles Angels ace pitcher and home run slugger, and it will soon provide fans and admirers an unprecedented peek into this life and career. On November 17, the film will debut on ESPN+ in the United States and Disney+ in the rest of the world.

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Disney says of the film, “Ohtani reflects on his career to date, sharing how he decided to play for the Angels; how he came up with his now famous dream board; what it was like winning the 2023 WBC with Japan; how he overcame past injuries, and so much more.”

Ohtani is out for the 2024 season while he heals from a ruptured UCL in his pitching elbow. Nonetheless, his ability to bat in both the left and right fields has made him one of the most sought-after free agents in baseball.