Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy: Release date, plot, and everything we know so far
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, the first entry in the Trainwreck anthology series, will premiere on Netflix on June 10, 2025. The documentary film will explore the tragedy that took place during Travis Scott's third Astroworld Festival on November 5, 2021, which left several dead, hospitalized, and injured.
It will feature numerous unseen footage from concertgoers, as well as testimonies from survivors of the incident and others who were present at the time. The documentary will also include interviews with families and friends of those whose lives were affected by the incident, including those who lost loved ones.
The official synopsis for Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy reads:
"On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott stepped on stage to perform his set at Astroworld: what would have been the best night of the festival-goers lives quickly turned into a catastrophe that left 10 of them dead. The Astroworld Tragedy takes an exclusive look at that night, told from the perspective of the survivors, paramedics, and security staff that were at the center of this disaster."
Everything to know about Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy
As previously mentioned, Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy arrives on Netflix on June 10, 2025. The documentary will mark the beginning of the Trainwreck documentary series, with one new project dropping on the streaming service each week.
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy is directed by Yemi Bamiro, known for Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World (2023) and Hate Thy Neighbour (2018). It is co-directed and produced by Hannah Poulter, recognized for Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn (2023) and 24 Hours in Police Custody (2020-2021).
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy will shed light on the disastrous events of that day through interviews and clips, exploring how it affected everyone. Additionally, it will highlight certain structural lapses by the event organizers, which many believe could have prevented the accident completely.
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What happened at the Astroworld Festival?
On November 5, 2021, the third installment of the Astroworld Festival—originally started by American singer, songwriter, and rapper Travis Scott in 2018—was scheduled to take place at NRG Park in Houston. Fans eagerly awaited Scott, the headliner act. When he took center stage, chaos erupted among the crowd.
A huge commotion broke out as people from the back started pushing toward the front, resulting in many being crushed and trapped against the barricades. Security personnel and event organizers present at the venue were unable to control such large numbers of people, and the result was catastrophic.
At least 10 people died that day, 25 were hospitalized, and more than 300 people were injured. As per Tudum dated May 14, 2025, all those who lost their lives were between the ages of 9 and 27. Each had died from severe asphyxia: a condition in which the body does not receive enough oxygen, resulting in unconsciousness or even death.
Following the incident, several lawsuits were filed against Travis Scott and event co-organizers Live Nation, citing mismanagement and a lack of safety protocols. After years of legal proceedings, the cases were finally settled out of court in 2024.
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A trailer for Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy is currently available to watch on YouTube.
