'American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden' Netflix documentary delayed; fans furious and demand answers

Netflix subscribers were left frustrated and confused after the highly anticipated three-part documentary American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden failed to premiere on its scheduled release date of March 10, 2025. The documentary, which was set to provide an in-depth account of the decade-long U.S. military operation to locate and eliminate the al-Qaeda leader, was expected to feature exclusive interviews, classified intelligence insights, and never-before-seen footage.
However, when eager viewers logged into Netflix, they were met with disappointment. The documentary was nowhere to be found, and instead of an official announcement, its listing on the streaming platform now simply reads Coming Soon, with no confirmed new release date. This unexpected delay has sparked outrage among subscribers, leading to widespread speculation about the reasons behind the postponement.

Fans who had been eagerly anticipating the release of American Manhunt expressed their anger on social media. Many subscribers felt that the delay was not only unexpected but also a betrayal of Netflix’s promised content schedule.
Numerous users took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their frustrations, with some even threatening to cancel their subscriptions. One user wrote, "I have canceled my Netflix subscription. This is the last time Netflix lies about releasing a show for me." Another fumed, "Netflix, count your f*****g days!! We want the bin Laden documentary NOW, as advertised!!!" A third demanded compensation, posting, "Paying a ridiculous amount of money to watch the bin Laden doc on Netflix, just for it not to be uploaded. Smh. Refund?"
The controversy surrounding the documentary’s delay has only intensified as Netflix has yet to provide a clear explanation for the sudden change.

Despite the growing controversy, Netflix has remained largely silent on the matter.
Entertainment journalist Rama’s Screen reportedly reached out to Netflix for clarification. However, the streaming giant only provided a vague response, stating that the documentary has been rescheduled for a later, unspecified date.
So far, no official statement has been released addressing the delay, leaving frustrated viewers uncertain about whether American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden will premiere anytime soon.