‘Whatever It Takes’: Release Date, Cast, Plot & All to Know About the Explosive eBay Scandal Documentary

Published 10/25/2025, 8:41 AM EDT

When a scandal crosses the line between corporate mischief and human madness, it stops being news, it becomes legend. eBay, the digital bazaar of dreams and deals, found itself entangled in a tale so bizarre it blurred the edge between power and paranoia. What began as a marketing move spiraled into obsession, deceit, and chaos, unfolding like a thriller no one saw coming. And in 2019, eBay conducted a campaign that birthed the chilling documentary Whatever It Takes.

Whatever It Takes peels back the mask of corporate chaos, uncovering eBay’s darkest scandal that left viewers frozen, horrified, and desperate for answers.

When did it all begin? The release date behind Whatever It Takes

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Whatever It Takes premiered on March 9, 2024, at the South by Southwest Film Festival, earning an impressive IMDb rating of 8.3. Directed by five-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jenny Carchman, the 93-minute documentary continued its powerful run across major festivals, from Provincetown to Palm Springs.

Despite its critical acclaim and haunting storytelling, the film remains unavailable on streaming platforms as of now.

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With the documentary making waves in 2025, curiosity grows about the cast that brings Whatever It Takes’ chilling story to life.

Inside Whatever It Takes: The cast that makes the scandal unforgettable

The documentary Whatever It Takes is helmed by director Jenny Carchman, who also co-wrote the screenplay with editor Seth Bomse. The producing team includes Allyson Luchak and Ben Travers, while executive producers feature Mandy Chang, Lizzie Fox, Casey Meurer, Nicole Stott, Jonathan Silberberg, and Jenny Carchman herself.

Thorsten Thielow handled cinematography, capturing the haunting visuals that define the film, and Daniel Wohl composed the chilling musical score, creating an immersive and unforgettable storytelling experience.

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The story depicted in Whatever It Takes shook the world in 2024, revealing shocking truths behind eBay’s darkest scandal.

From scandal to screen: The twisted plot of Whatever It Takes

In the summer of 2019, a middle-aged couple’s life turns into a nightmare, haunted by cyberstalking and bizarre, terrifying deliveries, a bloody pig mask, a funeral wreath, each more shocking than the last. As the threats spiral out of control, police and the FBI close in, revealing a Silicon Valley giant and suspects nobody expected.

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Whatever It Takes exposes how eBay’s security team ended up behind bars trying to protect their CEO. While true crime documentaries are available on Netflix, Whatever It Takes has skipped the streaming platform, leaving audiences eager for its debut.

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What do you think about the shocking case revealed in Whatever It Takes? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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