Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere: Netflix documentary debuts March 11, 2026
Louis Theroux returns with a feature-length Netflix documentary that dives into the heart of the so-called manosphere, tagging along with several high-profile influencers and content creators. The 90-minute film centers on conversations with a range of figures tied to the movement, including Sneako, HSTikkyTokky, Ed Matthews, Myron Gaines, and Justin Waller, as Theroux seeks to understand what draws young men to the sphere and what the creators themselves get out of their involvement.
Release date, time and how to watch Netflix will premiere Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere on March 11, 2026. The debut will occur at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, which translates to 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time. If you’re elsewhere, here are additional local times:
- 2:01 a.m. Central Standard Time
- 4:01 a.m. in Brazil
- 9:01 a.m. Central European Time
- 12:31 p.m. India Standard Time
- 4:01 p.m. in China
- 5:01 p.m. in Australia
- 7:01 p.m. in New Zealand
Who appears in the documentary? Theroux spends time with several leading figures associated with the manosphere, among them:
- Harrison Sullivan (aka HSTikkyTokky)
- Ed Matthews
- Myron Gaines
- Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy (aka Sneako)
- Justin Waller
In a recent chat with Romesh Ranganathan, Theroux revealed that he did approach Andrew Tate to appear in the documentary, but Tate declined. Theroux noted the decision was due to not meeting a requested appearance fee and because Tate believed there wouldn’t be a sufficient audience around him on Google searches.
What the film explores The documentary follows Theroux as he immerses himself in the manosphere ecosystem, meeting with prominent voices who offer their own takes on traditional gender roles and values. Viewers hear some of the community’s common language and concepts, including terms like “red-pilling,” and the film examines why these ideas hold appeal for various men, as well as how the women in these narratives are portrayed and supported.
Official synopsis (per Netflix): Louis immerses himself in the ecosystem, meeting with notable figures who present their own interpretations of gender norms and values. He becomes acquainted with their terminology and examines why these ideas resonate, alongside the perspectives of women involved in their lives.
Related Inside the Manosphere streams on Netflix starting March 11, 2026. For fans, there’s also coverage of Louis Theroux’s other work, including The Settlers, and guidance on viewing options.