RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

THE ULTIMATE ROBOCOP DOCUMENTARY IS HERE! GET READY... to dive deep into the making of the groundbreaking 1980s sci-fi sensation in this four-part, nearly five-hour, standalone series—a film that pushed boundaries and inspired an entire generation.

Featuring in-depth and often astonishing insights from Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Phil Tippett, Paul Verhoeven, and over 60 other key cast and crew members, RoboDoc is an immersive experience exploring the making of a groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece—and at the same time, a journey back to the golden age of filmmaking in the 1980s.

RoboCop—a film that shocked audiences at the time and shaped the imagination of an entire generation. With its unique blend of satire, humor, and spectacular special effects, it quickly became a pop culture phenomenon.

But the path to this dystopian sci-fi classic was anything but easy. From problems with the suit to the extremely violent effects and the director’s idiosyncratic style, right through to conflicts with the film rating boards—the production of RoboCop was marked by numerous challenges.

RoboDoc sheds light on every aspect of the film—from the origins of the screenplay through casting and production to the visual effects, concept designs, sound effects, practical effects, stories from the set, and the extraordinary legacy that continues to influence film fans worldwide to this day.