Overview

• Netflix sets Monster: The Ed Gein Story for an October 3, 2025 launch.
• The latest trailer drew pushback on social platforms for shots described as sexualizing Ed Gein, including scenes of Charlie Hunnam in undress and caressing a corpse.
• Hunnam told Variety the role revealed “one of the more gentle monsters,” stressing the drama aims to show Gein’s humanity alongside his crimes.
• On Today, Hunnam said the season asks “who is the monster,” contrasting Gein’s abusive upbringing and illness with filmmakers who sensationalized his story and reshaped horror.
• Netflix has confirmed a fourth Monster season focused on Lizzie Borden with Ella Beatty set to lead and production scheduled to begin this fall.