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‘The Cult of NatureBoy’ Premieres on Hulu and Disney+ in U.S., EMEA Launch Set for July

The four-part ABC News Studios series examines how Eligio Bishop used social media to build Carbon Nation.

Overview

  • The four-part docuseries, which debuted Tuesday in the U.S., is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
  • The series tracks the rise of Eligio Bishop, known as NatureBoy, who recruited online and urged followers to leave families for a promised utopia.
  • Former members describe manipulation and abuse, with ABC News calling the case one of the most complex modern U.S. cult investigations.
  • UK-based Zandland produced the series with ABC News Studios, and director Ben Zand leads the project as the company’s first major streamer commission.
  • An international rollout begins July 15 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on Disney+, highlighting how online cults can form in public view.