The alleged murderer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson gets the '20/20' treatment — here's when and where to watch the documentary online
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It's been just two weeks since Luigi Mangione allegedly shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparking debate and a social media frenzy that has even inspired fan-made merch and Levi's jacket sales. Now, ABC News is airing a one-hour documentary special about the murder, Mangione, and the nation's response.
At a Glance: How to Watch Luigi Mangione ABC Documentary
Titled “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20,” the documentary will detail the alleged crime itself and the “shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some,” per ABC . The show also promises to reveal new details about Mangione and potential motives for the alleged murder.
Below is everything you need to know about the Luigi Mangione ABC documentary, including how to watch it without cable and when to tune in.
How to Watch Luigi Mangione ABC 20/20 Documentaries
The Luigi Mangione 20/20 is airing on ABC, and coming to Hulu's on-demand library the day after. If you don't have cable but want to watch the documentary right when it comes out, you can use a live TV streaming service to watch the Luigi Mangione documentary online.
DirecTV Stream
One way to watch the Luigi Mangione 20/20 documentary when it airs is DirecTV Stream, which carries ABC in all of its packages. Plans start at $86.99 a month, but you get a five-day free trial to try it out first.
Fubo
Fubo also carries ABC for a stream of the Luigi Mangione documentary. This one begins with a seven-day free trial, and pricing starts at $79.99 a month after that.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV carries ABC and gets you access to Hulu's on-demand library, meaning you can watch the new 20/20 doc right when it airs and stream it afterwards. Hulu + Live TV costs $82.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial to start.
Sling
Sling plans are more affordable, starting at just $40 month. ABC is included in its Blue package. Right now, new Sling subscribers can get half off their first month's bill.
Hulu on-demand (day after)
If you don't mind waiting a day to watch the Luigi Mangione documentary, you can stream it on Hulu on Friday. Hulu subscriptions start at $9.99 a month for an ad-supported plan. This plan starts with a 30-day free trial.
Luigi Mangione Documentary Release Date, Air Time
The Luigi Mangione ABC documentary airs Thursday, Dec. 19 from 10 to 11 pm ET.