# Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition of Epstein documentary > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/warner-bros-discovery-acquisition-of-epstein-documentary > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:34:43.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3. Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired the international distribution rights to ‘Diabolical: The Epstein Files’, a 90-minute documentary produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The film is scheduled to debut on HBO Max on September 3, 2026. The documentary investigates the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, specifically his sex trafficking network involving minors, and the systemic failures within legal, social, and law enforcement institutions that permitted the abuse to persist. The production features firsthand accounts from survivors Lisa Phillips and Ashley Rubright, as well as insights from Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, and attorney David Schoen. Following its release, the documentary has become the most-watched film on HBO Max in Portugal. The film explores how Epstein built a network of influence across politics, business, and entertainment, while covering historical milestones such as his 2008 guilty plea in Florida and his 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. It seeks to distinguish proven facts from speculation regarding his death in custody. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Jeffrey Epstein documentary tops HBO Max viewership in Portugal The documentary “Diabolical: The Epstein Files” has become the most-watched title on HBO Max in Portugal, investigating the criminal history and influence of Jeffrey Epstein. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeffrey-epstein-documentary-tops-hbo-max-viewership-in-portugal ### 2026-08-29: Warner Bros. Discovery acquires Epstein documentary for HBO Max Warner Bros. Discovery will release the Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary ‘Diabolical: The Epstein Files’ on HBO Max starting September 3, 2026, detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and systemicFail 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-discovery-acquires-epstein-documentary-for-hbo-max ### 2026-08-25: Warner Bros. Discovery acquires Epstein documentary for HBO Max Warner Bros. Discovery will release the documentary ‘Diabolical: The Epstein Files’ on HBO Max starting September 3, 2026, exploring Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and systemic institutional failures. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-discovery-acquires-rights-to-epstein-documentary-for-hbo-max --- Cite as: Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition of Epstein documentary. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/warner-bros-discovery-acquisition-of-epstein-documentary