Quick answer: The Altruists premieres Thursday, November 19, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. It is an eight-episode limited series about the rise and fall of the crypto exchange FTX, starring Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison and Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried. An official trailer is out.
Netflix is turning the FTX collapse into a drama series. The Altruists follows the two partners at the center of the company, and Netflix has now set the premiere date and released a trailer. Here is the confirmed The Altruists Netflix release date, the full cast and what the series is about.
When does The Altruists come out on Netflix?
The Altruists is out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, only on Netflix. What’s on Netflix reports that all eight episodes arrive on the same day, so you can watch it in one go. Netflix’s own announcement gives the date but does not state a release time, so we are not guessing one.
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Format | Eight-episode limited series |
| Release style | All episodes at once (per What’s on Netflix) |
| Runtime per episode | Not announced |
What is The Altruists about?
According to Netflix, the series follows the rise and fall of FTX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and the two partners who ended the company. It focuses on the personal relationship between Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, including moments the headlines never showed. Netflix says it is inspired by New York Magazine reporting. What’s on Netflix adds that the logline calls the pair “Gen Z’s own Bonnie & Clyde.”
This is a dramatization of real events, so expect scenes that are imagined for television rather than a documentary record.
The Altruists cast
- Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison
- Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried
- Alex Lawther as Sam Trabucco
- Karan Soni as Nishad Singh
- Matt Rife as Ryan Salame
- Madison Hu as Constance Wang
- Eugene Young as Gary Wang
- Naomi Okada as Claire Watanabe
Netflix also lists recurring roles for Hudson Williams as Duncan Rheingans-Yoo, Jennifer Grey as Sarah Fisher Ellison, Paul Reiser as Joe Bankman and Robin Weigert as Barbara Fried.
Who made The Altruists?
Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt are co-showrunners and co-writers, and both are executive producers. James Ponsoldt is an executive producer and directed the first episode, according to Netflix. What’s on Netflix also lists Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions among the executive producers.
Is there a trailer for The Altruists?
Yes. Netflix has released an official trailer, embedded below. It sets up the two leads’ partnership and the company’s rise before the fallout.
Where to watch The Altruists
It streams only on Netflix, worldwide, from November 19. There is no theatrical release and no other platform. For more premieres that month, see our November 2026 movies and TV release calendar. If you want another Netflix date to plan around, check the The Empress Season 3 release date guide (November 12) or the Black Doves Season 2 release date guide (November 5).
Watch the official trailer
FAQ
When does The Altruists premiere on Netflix?
It premieres Thursday, November 19, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.
How many episodes does The Altruists have?
Netflix describes it as an eight-episode limited series.
Who plays Sam Bankman-Fried in The Altruists?
Anthony Boyle plays Sam Bankman-Fried, opposite Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison.
Sources: Netflix Tudum, What’s on Netflix, Netflix (official trailer on YouTube).