Carl Roberts 
Surviving Black Hawk Down. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
The three-part documentary series, Surviving Black Hawk Down, will stream globally on Netflix. Watch the trailer and get the details here.
Today, in partnership with RSA, Netflix announced the trailer and premiere date for Surviving Black Hawk Down, a three-part 360-degree telling of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, whose events served as inspiration for Ridley Scott’s Academy Award® winning film Black Hawk Down.
PREMISE
Surviving Black Hawk Down tells the gripping real story of the horror and heroism behind the events that inspired Ridley Scott’s blockbuster movie Black Hawk Down. Blending raw, immersive storytelling with first-person interviews from both sides of The Battle of Mogadishu.
DOMINIC CROSSLEY HOLLAND
“RSA are thrilled to bring this compelling story to a new audience with Netflix, almost 25 years after Ridley’s iconic movie. It’s a gripping tale, and powerful and moving to hear from both US forces and Somalis for the first time.” – Dominic Crossley Holland, Global Head of Unscripted, RSA.
KEY ART
CREDITS
Series Premiere Date: February 10, 2025
Production Company: RSA
Producers: Jamal Osman, Emma Supple
Executive Producers: Dominic Crossley-Holland, Tom Pearson
Director: Jack MacInnes
Format: Three episodes
ABOUT NETFLIX
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Surviving Black Hawk Down premieres globally on Netflix on February 10th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
