After being delayed by Netflix for unknown reasons, the documentary “American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden” is set to arrive on the platform in May. The production will provide more details about the mission that killed the Al-Qaeda leader.
Divided into three episodes, the series “American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden” was originally scheduled to premiere on Netflix on March 11, 2025, but was postponed to May 14 of the same year. The reason has not yet been disclosed.
The documentary will offer a deeper look at the operation that led to the death of the terrorist group’s leader.
The first episode will focus on the immediate response of the U.S. government following the September 11, 2001 attacks, which were claimed by Al-Qaeda.
The second part will highlight the pursuit of Osama bin Laden, and the final episode will reveal details of the operation carried out by the U.S. Navy SEALS on May 2, 2011, in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
On Netflix’s social media, many subscribers speculated about the reasons behind the series’ delay.
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Some suggested that the streaming giant chose to avoid religious conflict, since the original date coincided with the month of Ramadan, a sacred time for Muslims, which ran from February 28 to March 30.
“No, this is disgusting. Netflix is releasing a documentary about Osama bin Laden during Ramadan! What kind of decision is that?” wrote one user on X.
Despite the speculation, Netflix has not revealed the true reason for the postponement.
“American Manhunt” is directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, who previously covered the case of O.J. Simpson and the Boston Marathon bombing.
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