Archive · 25 Aug 2026
HBO Max Acquires Documentary Examining Epstein’s Network and Downfall
A new documentary about Jeffrey Epstein will be shown on HBO Max in many countries.
It looks at how Epstein became powerful and built a network around him.
It also discusses accusations that he abused and trafficked underage girls.
Epstein was convicted of sex offenses.
The film asks how police, courts and other institutions failed to stop the abuse sooner.
Journalists, investigators, legal experts and survivors share information about the case.
The documentary includes interviews with people such as Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Epstein’s brother Mark.
It will first premiere in the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands on September 3.
Warner Bros. Discovery acquired international rights to the documentary “Diabolical: The Epstein Files.”
The film will begin rolling out internationally on September 3, with premieres in the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands.
It examines Jeffrey Epstein’s rise, alleged trafficking network, conviction for sex offenses and eventual downfall.
The documentary also investigates alleged failures by policing, courts and social institutions that allowed abuse to continue.
HBO Max secured exclusive rights across multiple European territories, including Central and Eastern Europe, Spain, Portugal and Ukraine.
- Who
- Warner Bros. Discovery acquired the rights, and the documentary examines Jeffrey Epstein and people connected to his case.
- What
- “Diabolical: The Epstein Files” will be distributed internationally on HBO Max.
- When
- The international rollout begins September 3.
- Where
- The first premieres are scheduled for the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands, with rights covering additional European and nearby territories.
- Why
- The documentary aims to examine Epstein’s rise, alleged abuse network, downfall and institutional failures surrounding the case.
- Documentary
- “Diabolical: The Epstein Files”
- Rights holder
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Producer and distributor
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Rollout date
- September 3
- Initial premiere markets
- The United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands
- Featured participants
- Investigators, legal experts, journalists, survivors, Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mark Epstein and Julie K. Brown
- Additional rights coverage
- Central and Eastern Europe, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Iceland, Cyprus, the Baltic states, the CIS, Malta, Israel and Ukraine