Hulu Explores The Real-Life Hijacking That Shocked the World in New Documentary "#SKYKING"

Hulu is set to debut what they are calling a feature-length documentary thriller, titled #SKYKING, which will head to the streaming service following its premiere at SXSW 2026.

What's Happening:

• #SKYKING tells the story of 28-year-old Horizon Air ground service agent Richard “Beebo” Russell, who, to the shock of all who knew him, clocked into work wearing a shirt that said “the sky’s no limit,” stole a 33-million-dollar plane, and took off into the skies of the Pacific Northwest, embarking on a 70-minute white-knuckle flight. The documentary ultimately offers a look into the U.S. mental health crisis.
• This marks the first time many of Beebo’s family members have decided to speak publicly about his story. The film includes never-before-heard air traffic control audio from the harrowing flight and an exclusive interview with Colleen, the now-retired ATC supervisor, who managed the situation on that fateful day in 2018.
• Additional exclusive interviews include Beebo’s childhood best friend, Chris, and his Horizon Air coworker Andreas.
• The new documentary from Emmy-winning director Patricia E. Gillespie (The Fire That Took Her) will make its debut at the SXSW Film Festival on March 12 in Austin, Texas.
• #SKYKING will then premiere on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on Tuesday, April 14.

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