If you’re looking to watch "Skyking" online, you’re not alone. This gripping documentary dives into the story of Richard 'Beebo' Russell, the ground service agent who shocked the world in 2018 after stealing and flying a passenger plane. Featuring real air traffic control audio, "Skyking" is set to be one of the most talked-about docs of the year.
Here’s how to watch "Skyking" online from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for free.
"Skyking" premieres on Tuesday, March 14, 2026 in the USA.
• U.S. — Hulu free trial / Disney Plus
• Global — Disney Plus
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Rather than focusing only on the spectacle of the theft, "Skyking" digs deeper into Russell’s mental state and the unseen struggles behind the headlines, exploring themes of isolation, working-class pressure, and mental health in modern America.
Beautifully directed by Emmy winner Patricia E. Gillespie, the result is a tense and unsettling portrait of a life that briefly captured global attention. It's darkly humorous too; at one point while flying the stolen Horizon Air Q400, Russell casually attempts a barrel roll.
The YouTube trailer clocked up 7.9M views in a week so buckle up as we reveal how to watch and stream the "Skyking" doc from anywhere.
Watch 'Skyking' online in the U.S.
In the U.S., the "Skyking" documentary will stream on Hulu, with Disney Bundle subscribers also able to watch via Hulu on Disney+ (right inside the Disney+ app).
If you’re catching up, earlier seasons are also available to stream on Hulu.
Watch 'Skyking' online from anywhere
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How to watch 'Skyking' online in the U.K.
In the U.K., "Skyking" – the viral skyjacking doc – will stream on Disney Plus from April 14.
There's no free Disney trial currently.
If you are overseas and cannot access your account as usual, a VPN can help you sign in and watch as if you were back home.
Watch 'Skyking' doc (2026) in Canada
In Canada, "Skyking" lands on Disney Plus on April 14.
Visiting Canada? Use this VPN to unblock Disney+ and watch your usual stream from anywhere in the world.
How. to watch 'Skyking' online in Australia
Australian viewers should be able to watch the Hulu doc "Skyking" on Disney Plus, although there's no proper confirmation that it will arrive on April 14, as it does in the U.S..
Visiting OZ? If you are visiting from the States you can use a VPN can help you access your Hulu account (or free trial) from anywhere – and watch "Skyking" as if you were back home.
'Skyking' official Hulu trailer
One of the best documentary trailers of 2026 so far. Enjoy.
Who is the real "Skyking"?
Richard 'Beebo' Russell was 28-year-old ground service agent who stole a passenger plane in August 2018. He successfully flew it for ~70 minutes before crashing. He is featured in the 2026 Hulu doc "Skyking".
Deep dive: Russell, who worked for Horizon Air (owned by Alaska Air) in Seattle, stole a turboprop aircraft from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and flew it for over an hour without authorization. During the flight, he spoke calmly with air traffic control, even joking with them about attempting a barrel roll. The incident ended when the plane crashed on Ketron Island, killing him. Russell had no formal pilot training, and investigators found no links to terrorism. His story sparked discussions about mental health, aviation security, and how media and the public interpret such tragic events.
Who is behind the "Skyking" doc?
"Skyking" was made by Emmy-winning director Patricia E. Gillespie in conjunction with ABC News Studios.
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