Trainwreck: Balloon Boy dives into one of the most infamous media spectacles of the 2000s—a supposed UFO chase, a missing child, and a homemade balloon soaring through Colorado skies. Netflix’s new documentary peels back the layers of the event that mesmerized millions, only to unravel into a stunning publicity stunt. The trailer promises exclusive interviews, archival footage, and a sobering look at how media frenzy, parental ambition, and public gullibility collided in a story stranger than fiction.
By reexamining the motives, consequences, and psychological toll of the “Balloon Boy” hoax, the documentary asks deeper questions about fame, truth, and the cost of viral infamy. It’s a gripping look into the anatomy of a cultural moment that spiraled out of control—and a family that paid the price for chasing the spotlight.
