Netflix to release Russell Brand documentary following his rape conviction

Streaming service Netflix will release a new documentary titled Russell Brand: Open Secret on November 13, 2026. Euronews, NME, and the Daily Mail all reported the release date. The announcement follows the conviction of 51-year-old British comedian Russell Brand, who was sentenced on Monday, November 9, to 10 years and six months in prison. Euronews and NME both report that Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault. [1][2][3][4]

The Daily Mail reported that the documentary is directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by 72 Films. According to NME, the court heard testimony from six complainants who went to the police after reporting by Channel 4 Dispatches and The Sunday Times in September 2023. NME also reported that Brand was acquitted of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault. [2][3]

Brand is an English comedian, actor, and media personality who was born in Grays, Essex. He rose to prominence as a reality television presenter in the early 2000s before starring in major comedy films. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Brand is being held at HMP Wandsworth following his conviction in London. [14][16][17][18]

The Daily Mail reported that Netflix is also refusing to remove a previous Russell Brand comedy show from its platform, despite his convictions. Euronews added that the UK entertainment world is currently experiencing a reckoning following the verdict. [1][4]