The second chapter premieres on HBO Max on July 25, and gives fans a glimpse into the musician's "love, loss, and struggles that fuel his songwriting"

On Friday HBO Max aired Part II of the Billy Joel documentary And So It Goes. Shortly after, Joel treated fans to a massive, surprise-released accompanying album of the same name, collecting over 150 tracks from across the Piano Man’s extensive career.

Billy Joel gets a well-deserved marquee documentary treatment with And So It Goes, which streams in two big parts.

And So It Goes, Part Two documentary aired on July 25, 2025, wrapping up the two-part retrospective of the iconic musician’s life.

Almost five hours in length, the two-part look at the hard-to-pin-down artist flows effortlessly, making for a riveting watch even for those coming to it with little affection for his work.

And So It Goes” provides a window into the rocker’s creative process and personal life. The two-part film features more than 100 of Joel’s songs, interviews with Joel, his family and friends, and some of the biggest names in music,

The first part of Billy Joel’s documentary ends with the musical titan noting, "I realize life doesn't always have a happy ending.” The second half of the engrossing “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” wraps with a similar sentiment of realism sprinkled with optimism.

Billy Joel is shedding light on a deeply personal chapter of his decades-long friendship with Elton John in the newly released HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes.