Luigi Mangione Documentaries From Oscar Winning Director: Will It Be On Netflix? Release Date, Trailer and More

Published 09/16/2025, 11:50 AM EDT

Netflix offers a treasure trove for every taste, spanning horror, thrillers, comedies, and romance, yet documentaries have consistently drawn the most attention, presenting stories rooted in reality. One such captivating story centers on Luigi Mangione, whose life has been marked by controversy and events stranger than fiction. As his story prepares to reach audiences, curiosity grows about whether the documentaries about him will find their home on Netflix or elsewhere.

Fans are curious to know the streaming details and Netflix release of the upcoming Luigi Mangione documentaries, crafted by an Oscar-winning director, promising an exclusive deep dive into his controversial and captivating life.

Luigi Mangione: The first documentary explores his controversial life

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The first Luigi Mangione documentary comes from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, celebrated for The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley and Taxi to the Dark Side. Produced by Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions in collaboration with Anonymous Content, the project promises a compelling exploration of the minds behind notorious acts.

It will examine how such figures are shaped, the societal pressures that mold them, and the unsettling questions they raise about the values we assign to life and death. The documentary is expected to release sometime in 2026 on Hulu; however, the release date is not confirmed or official, and no trailer has been released yet.

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The next documentary, from an Emmy-nominated director, visits Louis Mangione’s life through his lens, offering an intimate look at the experiences that shaped Luigi Mangione’s journey.

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Next up is a documentary from Emmy-nominated Stephen Robert Morse, known for producing the Amanda Knox documentary on Netflix. His work on Luigi Mangione examines the diverse perspectives surrounding the assassination, including those of the victims, their families, and Mangione himself. The film delves into the moral complexities of the act while situating it within the broader historical context of privatized health insurance in the United States.

 It promises an intense, thought-provoking exploration of controversy, consequence, and societal values. Currently, there is no confirmed release date or trailer, and there is no official word on whether the documentary will find its way to Netflix.

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The next documentary, led by a renowned TV host and reporter, promises an inside look at Luigi Mangione’s life and the surrounding controversy.

Exploring the controversy: Luigi Mangione through the eyes of a TV host

Finally, TV host, reporter, and Law & Crime founder Dan Abrams helmed an hour-long special on Investigation Discovery, examining Luigi Mangione’s arrest and the questions it raised. The program investigated how a young man of wealth and privilege became embroiled in such a shocking act while delving into the psychology behind the alleged assassin.

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Released in Netflix’s crime vault in February, the documentary, Who Is Luigi Mangione?, is available for streaming on HBO Max and Discovery+. Its trailer, released seven months ago, offering viewers a first glimpse of the gripping exploration of motive, mindset, and societal factors.  There is currently no confirmation regarding a Netflix release.

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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.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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