'Leaving Neverland' Sequel to Premiere on YouTube Following HBO's Absence

The follow-up documentary revisits accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck while exploring their legal battles and public backlash.

The sequel, titled 'Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson,' will debut on Channel 4 in the UK on March 18, with a U.S. premiere to follow on YouTube's Real Stories channel.
The film examines the personal and legal aftermath faced by Robson and Safechuck after going public with allegations of sexual abuse against Michael Jackson.
HBO, which aired the original 'Leaving Neverland' documentary in 2019, is not involved in the sequel due to a legal dispute with Jackson's estate over a 1992 non-disparagement clause.
Little Dot Studios acquired U.S. rights to the sequel, aiming to leverage YouTube's broad accessibility to reach a diverse and global audience.
Director Dan Reed emphasizes the importance of using digital platforms like YouTube to make the documentary freely available and accessible at scale.