Netflix has confirmed that UNTOLD Netflix 2026 will roll out four new standalone films beginning March 31, 2026, with episodes premiering weekly across four consecutive weeks.
The docuseries returns with a new slate of sports stories. Four films. Four weeks.
Created as a documentary series by Chapman Way and Maclain Way, and produced by Propagate and Stardust Frames Productions, UNTOLD continues under showrunner Ryan Duffy. Each installment is presented as a feature-length film.
Below is a structured breakdown of the confirmed titles, release dates, and production details for UNTOLD Netflix 2026.
Inside Netflix’s Four New UNTOLD Stories for 2026
- Four standalone documentary films
- Weekly releases starting March 31, 2026
- Produced by Propagate and Stardust Frames Productions
- Showrunner: Ryan Duffy
- Developed as a documentary series by Chapman Way and Maclain Way
Each film centers on a different sports-related story, spanning basketball, chess, equestrian culture, and the NBA.
UNTOLD: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom
Release Date: March 31, 2026
The first film in UNTOLD Netflix 2026 revisits the 2015 incident involving Lamar Odom, who was found unresponsive at the Love Ranch, a brothel outside Las Vegas.
The documentary includes never-before-heard revelations and firsthand accounts that revisit the night that nearly cost Odom his life. The film features interviews with Lamar Odom, Khloé Kardashian, and the former manager of the Love Ranch.
Ryan Duffy directs
Executive producers include Ben Silverman, Howard Owens, Isabel San Vargas, Chapman Way, Maclain Way, Ryan Duffy, Jeff Jenkins, and Shondrella Avery. Co-executive producers are Jake Graham-Felsen and Carolyn Craddock.
Format: Film
UNTOLD: Chess Mates
Release Date: April 7, 2026
The second installment in UNTOLD Netflix 2026 focuses on Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.
Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, faces Niemann, whose rise coincides with the growth of online chess. The documentary centers on Niemann’s victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, the subsequent allegations of cheating, and Niemann’s efforts to clear his name.
The film builds toward a 2024 rematch between the two players.
Thomas Tancred directs
Executive producers include Ben Silverman, Howard Owens, Isabel San Vargas, Chapman Way, Maclain Way, Ryan Duffy, and Jimmy Butler.
Format: Film
UNTOLD: Jail Blazers
Release Date: April 14, 2026
This entry in UNTOLD Netflix 2026 examines the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers.
The roster included multiple All-Stars and high-profile players, yet the team’s off-court controversies often overshadowed its on-court success. The documentary features firsthand accounts from Rasheed Wallace, Damon Stoudamire, Bonzi Wells, and others, alongside archival footage and insider perspectives.
The film addresses how media coverage, cultural dynamics, and public scrutiny shaped that era of the franchise.
Sascha Gardener directs
Executive producers include Ben Silverman, Howard Owens, Isabel San Vargas, Chapman Way, Maclain Way, Ryan Duffy, and Tim Livingston. Co-executive producers are Jake Graham-Felsen and Carolyn Craddock.
Format: Film
UNTOLD: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill
Release Date: March 31, 2026
Also premiering on March 31, UNTOLD Netflix 2026 includes a documentary centered on a retired Olympic equestrian and a dressage student at his New Jersey farm.
According to the official synopsis, tensions escalated between the two, leading to 911 calls, social media posts, and accusations of spying. The dispute ultimately culminated in a violent act and a trial within the dressage community.
Grace McNally directs
Executive producers include Ben Silverman, Howard Owens, Isabel San Vargas, Chapman Way, Maclain Way, and Ryan Duffy.
Format: Film
Production Framework Behind UNTOLD Netflix 2026
Ryan Duffy serves as showrunner for UNTOLD Netflix 2026 and also directs The Death & Life of Lamar Odom. The series continues its collaboration with Propagate and Stardust Frames Productions.
The format remains consistent with prior installments: standalone films released under the UNTOLD banner, each focusing on a distinct sports-related event or controversy.
Four stories. Four release dates.
The rollout begins March 31, 2026, with two films debuting the same day, followed by weekly releases on April 7 and April 14.
UNTOLD Netflix 2026 – Key Details
- Release Date: March 31, 2026 (weekly releases through April 14, 2026).
- Episode Count: Four standalone documentary films.
- Titles: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom; Chess Mates; Jail Blazers; The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill.
- Showrunner: Ryan Duffy.
- Developed By: Chapman Way and Maclain Way.
- Produced By: Propagate and Stardust Frames Productions.
- Format: Feature-length documentary films released weekly on Netflix.
