Netflix’s Tribute to Forgotten Major League Baseball Team: ‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos’ to Hit the Streamer Soon

Published 09/12/2025, 11:14 AM EDT

The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and a dream floating between home plate and history echo silently in the chronicles of sports. Much like a choir fading before the final note, the tale of a baseball league’s once-hopeful Montreal Expos lingers on the edge of collective memory. Now, Netflix has stepped up to the plate, ready to pitch a documentary that swings at the question lingering over decades.

One can uncap the pen in anticipation and mark calendars as Netflix steps up to bat with a documentary that promises to rewrite the final innings of a storied baseball franchise.

Netflix throws the first pitch: The countdown begins for the Montreal Expos' final inning

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Netflix will premiere Who Killed the Montreal Expos? on October 21, 2025. The documentary will showcase promised revisits of the complex downfall of the Montreal Expos, the first Major League Baseball team in Canada. Fans are to get a detailed exploration of the franchise’s 35-year journey, culminating in their final home game on September 29, 2004, before the team relocated and became the Washington Nationals. The date marks a long-awaited chance for answers and reflection.

The film, directed by Jean-François Poisson, combines rare archival footage with fresh interviews from baseball Hall of Famers Pedro Martinez, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., Larry Walker, and former manager Felipe Alou. Journalists, former employees, and lifelong fans also share perspectives. The documentary is known to probe stadium issues, ownership controversies, and league decisions that shaped the Expos’ fate.

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When a city’s heartbeats once echoed with cheers, Netflix now brings those fading echoes back into the spotlight for a team caught between glory and oblivion.

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The Montreal Expos were more than a team; they were an emblem of Montreal’s identity for over three decades. Netflix’s involvement came after recognizing the story’s emotional power and its significance to fans worldwide. This documentary delivers a compelling narrative that honors the franchise’s legacy while investigating the forces behind its demise, bringing the lost chapter of the baseball league back into the spotlight.

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For baseball aficionados and newcomers alike, Who Killed the Montreal Expos? promises to be a heartfelt, investigative journey through sports culture, loyalty, and loss. Netflix’s recent spotlight on streaming baseball, followed by a rekindling with this forgotten team, is set to reminisce on memories and unanswered questions, inviting viewers to step into a story that resonates far beyond the baseball diamond. Mark October 21 on the calendar to witness this tribute to an enduring Canadian baseball legend.

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Are you all set to tune into this warming tribute to the charm of old baseball with the Montreal Expos? Let us know in the comments below.

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

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