Netflix Premieres Astroworld Tragedy Documentary Revisiting 2021 Festival Crisis

Netflix will premiere Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy on June 10, a documentary exploring the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival crowd crush that resulted in 10 deaths and hundreds injured. Directed by Yemi Bamiro and Hannah Poulter, the film includes firsthand survivor accounts, 911 call audio, and unseen concert footage to reconstruct the tragic night and examine systemic failures. The documentary reveals how conditions for disaster were set before Travis Scott took the stage, highlighting chaotic entry points and an anarchic atmosphere at the festival. It also delves into the aftermath, including civil lawsuits settled by May 2024 and the closure of a criminal investigation without charges. The film is part of Netflix's Trainwreck series, which previously covered Woodstock '99 and continues to investigate cultural events that turned violent. Through survivor and responder interviews, the documentary aims to honor victims and call for accountability from involved parties.