Netflix Delays Gary Glitter Documentary Release Due to New Legal Information
Netflix has postponed the release of its three-part documentary, "Hunting Gary Glitter," just weeks before its scheduled debut, citing "new legal information" as the reason for the delay. The trailer has also been removed from YouTube.
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Sep 23, 2026 8:54am PT
Gary Glitter Doc Postponed at Netflix After ‘New Legal Information,’ Trailer Pulled From YouTube
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Netflix has postponed the release of a documentary about former pop star and convicted sexual abuser Gary Glitter just three weeks before its release, citing “new legal information.”
“Hunting Gary Glitter,” a three-part docuseries directed by Sebastian Smith, was due to drop on the streaming platform on Oct. 14 but a rep for the streamer confirmed it has been postponed. “This follows new legal information we recently became aware of,” the rep said. “We’re not able to share further detail at this time.”
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_Originally reported by [Variety Music](https://variety.com/2026/music/global/gary-glitter-documentary-postponed-netflix-1236873429/)._
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