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Forbes
24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Netflix's ‘Trainwreck' Documentary On ‘Storm Area 51': Here's What Really Happened
The final installment of Netflix's hit documentary anthology 'Trainwreck' will revisit the 'Storm Area 51' fiasco of 2019, when a Facebook event encouraging millions to converge on a highly classified U.S. Air Force base drew a federal response that included threats from the military and temporary flight restrictions. "Trainwreck: Storm Area 51." Courtesy of Netflix Netflix will release "Trainwreck: Storm Area 51" on Tuesday as the eighth and final installment in a series of films about bizarre real-life events that once dominated mainstream media. The series has been a boon for the streamer in the dog days of summer—when TV use traditionally declines—and at least one 'Trainwreck' documentary has been among Netflix's 10 most-watched movies every week since the first debuted on June 10. Streaming data for six of the releases shows that each spent at least one week on the Netflix most-watched list with two documentaries on the Astroworld tragedy and the so-called 'poop cruise,' making the list for two weeks each. "Trainwreck: Poop Cruise," about a 2013 cruise where passengers were stranded for days without working toilets, was by far the most popular episode so far with 28.2 million views in its first two weeks. 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy,' was viewed 13.5 million times in its two weeks on the Top 10 list. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We're launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day's headlines. Text 'Alerts' to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here : 'Trainwreck: Storm Area 51," the description for which claims to be 'the story of the greatest sh*tpost ever made,' will be released Tuesday. What Did The Original Facebook Post Say? Organizer Matty Roberts, who was 20 at the time, created a Facebook event inviting people to storm the heavily secured Air Force facility called Area 51 in the Nevada desert. The name of the event was: "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us" and the idea was to gather enough people to charge at the base so some attendees would be able to bypass security. Once inside the facility, Roberts said the potential alien technology and government research lurking inside would be exposed to the public. "Let's see them aliens,' the event's description said. More than 3.5 million people registered as either 'going' or 'interested' in the event. How Did The Military Respond To 'storm Area 51?' An Air Force spokesperson said the military branch strongly discouraged anyone from attempting to infiltrate Area 51, telling potential attendees the U.S. Air Force 'always stands ready to protect America and its assets.' The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed the airspace near Area 51, including to news helicopters and emergency medical flights, and an outdoor music festival planned for near the site was moved to Las Vegas. How Many People Actually Stormed Area 51? In the end, about 40 people showed up at the gates before they were confronted and sent away by law enforcement. Why Is There So Much Controversy Around Area 51? Area 51 is a relatively small Air Force base located on 38,000 restricted acres—part of a larger, 2.9-million acre complex—near Groom Lake in southern Nevada. Details of operations at Area 51 aren't public, other than its description as an open training range. Its only confirmed use is as a flight testing facility and, during World War II, as an aerial gunnery range for the U.S. Army Air Corps. The mystery surrounding the base has sparked dozens of conspiracy theories about the extent of its use, most of which focus on tales of UFOs, government cover-ups and extraterrestrial technology. In 1989, a man named Robert Lazar claimed he worked on alien technology inside Area 51, and that he saw autopsy photographs of aliens inside the facility. Until recently, satellite imagery of Area 51 was censored. 'If the government won't tell us anything about it, what if every fool on the internet converged on Area 51? What would they do, shoot everyone?' Roberts says in 'Trainwreck: Storm Area 51. 'It just seemed like a hilarious idea to me. Jokes are funnier when they're edgy.' Further Reading Forbes Netflix Renews Jenna Ortega's Hit Series 'Wednesday' For Third Season By Veronica Villafañe Forbes Meghan And Harry Lose Their Netflix Deal, Reports Say—Here's What Happens To Meghan's Show By Mary Whitfill Roeloffs Forbes SB19 Are Ready For Their Next Chapter With Netflix Documentary By Laura Sirikul
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything to know about the ‘Poop Cruise' follow-up, ‘Trainwreck: Storm Area 51': Watch the trailer
Trainwreck fans, mark your calendars for July 29, as that's when Netflix will stream the Storm Area 51 episode of the hit docuseries. No, this one isn't focused on a luxury liner with plumbing issues like last week's viral Poop Cruise, but it still does chronicle a real-life debacle. Watch the trailer below. "This is the story of the greatest sh-tpost ever made," Netflix teases about Trainwreck: Storm Area 51. The plot centers around then-20-year-old Matty Roberts, who created a Facebook event in 2019 inviting everybody he knew to storm the classified Air Force facility called Area 51 in search of extraterrestrial life. "They can't stop all of us," Roberts wrote in his infamous post. More from Gold Derby 'The Odyssey' trailer leak, explained: Everything to know about Christopher Nolan's epic Don't cry for Rachel Zegler! 'Evita' star's big moment goes viral as first reviews praise her 'enthralling' and 'phenomenal' performance Thousands of people responded, vowing to take part in the event in the Nevada desert. That outpouring drew the interest of the U.S. Air Force, the FBI, the military, and the Federal Aviation Administration, who in turn threatened trespassers with deadly force. In the end, only about 150 people reportedly appeared at the military base's entrances, with none breaching the perimeter. Roughly 1,500 people instead attended two nearby music festivals. Netflix released the trailer for Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 on July 2. In the 90-second video, one painted-up conspiracy theorist shouts, "We're here to arrest you, the aliens!" Another interview subject confesses that she dressed as a "sexy alien" in the desert in the hopes of "getting probed." And the reason they all took part in the wild event? It's simple, really. As one man explains, "Because the internet told us to." Netflix promises that Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 will feature "an epic ensemble cast of meme lords, military commanders, UFO hunters, sexy aliens, and YouTubers." The project is being billed as "the ultimate story of the internet bursting into the real world." Matty Roberts, the creator of the Facebook event, is also interviewed by the doc's filmmakers. "I had no idea what I'd started," he declares. He has gone on the record stating that his intentions were purely in jest and disavowed responsibility had there been any actual attempt to raid the Air Force base. Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 comes from director Jack Macinnes, executive producer Alex Marengo, series producer Ben Rumney, and production companies Raw and BBH. The Trainwreck brand has covered (or will be covering) such disastrous events as Woodstock '99, Poop Cruise, The Cult of American Apparel, The Real Project X, Balloon Boy, and P.I. Moms. Last week, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise blew up on Netflix for its depiction of the 2013 Carnival Triumph luxury ship disaster, which stranded 3,000 customers and 1,000 crew members without power and plumbing in the Gulf of Mexico after an engine fire. "No way we're changing the title," director James Ross told Gold Derby about the name of the documentary. "It was Poop Cruise from the start, and if the suit fits, wear it." He also suggested he'd be open to making a sequel, declaring, "Maybe people want more, so if they do, yeah, why not?" Best of Gold Derby Cristin Milioti, Amanda Seyfried, Michelle Williams, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actress interviews Paul Giamatti, Stephen Graham, Cooper Koch, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actor interviews Lee Jung-jae, Adam Scott, Noah Wyle, and the best of our Emmy Drama Actor interviews Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 OTT Release Date - When and where to watch docu based on viral 2019 Facebook joke
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 OTT Release Date - If you've ever wondered what happens when an internet joke spins out of control, Netflix's upcoming documentary Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 is your next must-watch. Set to premiere on July 29, 2025, this explosive docuseries dives deep into the bizarre yet hilarious chain of events triggered by one viral Facebook post in 2019. Directed by Jack MacInnes and produced by RAW and BBH with Alex Marengo as the executive producer, Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 unpacks the absurdity, chaos, and accidental cultural movement that grew out of a single online joke reminding us how the internet, when left unchecked, can take on a life of its own. What is this docuseries all about? Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 isn't your regular sci-fi flick. It's a real story about a fake event. The series takes viewers back to 2019, when 20-year-old Matty Roberts created a Facebook event titled 'Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us.' What started as a sarcastic invite to break into the secretive U.S. military base quickly gained traction. The Facebook event went from a silly post shared among friends to a viral internet movement attracting millions of clicks, memes, and sign-ups. Suddenly, the U.S. military, FBI, and other federal agencies were issuing public warnings, while internet pranksters and alien fans were gearing up for a desert party. Yes, seriously. The real incident behind Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 Back in July 2019, Matty Roberts had no idea he was about to create one of the internet's biggest viral moments. His idea was simple - make a joke about 'storming' Area 51 to 'see them aliens.' He picked a date (September 20, 2019), wrote up a tongue-in-cheek event description, and hit "post." Within days, the event gained traction. Within weeks, over 2 million people RSVP'd as 'going', with another 1.5 million marked as 'interested.' The U.S. government, sensing potential danger, got involved. The Air Force issued a warning, the FBI contacted Matty, and authorities started prepping for an actual turnout in the Nevada desert. In the end, it didn't lead to a mass break-in, but instead turned into a music-festival-like gathering called 'Alienstock,' with costumes, music, and of course, lots of alien talk. But the world had already witnessed how a meme could almost spark a national security concern.
