“If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. A new feature-length Chevy Chase documentary is coming to the small screen on New Year’s Day. I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not premieres Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 8 pm PT/ET on”, — write: www.hollywoodreporter.com
A new feature-length Chevy Chase documentary is coming to the small screen on New Year’s Day.
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not premieres Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on CNN; this means cord-cutters can livestream the doc on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Marina Zenovich’s 97-minute film includes interviews with the comedian, his family and actors who have worked with him throughout the years. In the weeks leading up to its debut, the doc has gained quite a bit of attention from Hollywood, with Yvette Nicole Brown and SNL alum Terry Sweeney among the stars to weigh in on their past experiences with Chase.
At a Glance: How to Watch I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not
- When: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Channel: CNN
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
How to Watch I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online The documentary airs on CNN on Thursday, Jan. 1, at 8 pm PT/ET (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV). Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the New Year’s Day premiere at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
CNN is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier.
Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Sling
CNN is included in Sling’s Blue Plan (starting at $45.99 per month) as well as Sling’s Orange Plan (starting at $50.99 per month or $4.99 for a day pass).
For the best bang for your buck, new customers can sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter. Generally speaking, Sling Blue is the best option for sports and family channels, and Sling Orange is the best option for news, entertainment and local channels.
Hulu + Live TV packages come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
Read The Hollywood Reporter‘s full I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not documentary review here.