Beyond: UFOs and the Unknown – Release date, Trailer, plot, cast, Episodes, & Everything we know so far

Beyond: UFOs and the Unknown is the latest docuseries that promises to unravel the deepest mysteries surrounding extraterrestrial life and other paranormal phenomena. With a fresh, bold take, this four-episode series dives into UFO encounters, near-death experiences, and everything in between, delivering a thrilling exploration of what might lie beyond our known universe.

Recently, fans got their first look at the series with the release of an official trailer that offers a glimpse of the gripping stories and high-stakes discoveries. Packed with real-life footage and expert insights, it sets the stage for a journey that challenges everything we thought we knew about UFOs and our place in the cosmos.

We’ll be diving into the latest updates on the series, revealing details on the intriguing plot, and much more. Stay tuned, as we’ll keep this article updated with every new information that emerges, keeping you on the edge of your seat as we uncover what’s out there!

Release date & Where to Watch

Beyond: UFOs and the Unknown, a new four-part series, premieres on MGM+ on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at 10 pm ET.

Plot

In 2017, the revelation of a secret Pentagon program studying UFOs shifted the conversation from whether UFOs were real to the more pressing question: "What are they?" This sparked an intense exploration by scientists, academics, and government officials, leading them far beyond the simple notion of machines in the sky.

Their investigation delved deep into alien encounters, near-death experiences, remote viewing, and other paranormal phenomena that initially seemed disconnected. 

With cutting-edge techniques and a focus on credible evidence, they unearthed unsettling and mind-bending discoveries hidden within the fabric of everyday life. The answers they found don't just redefine our understanding of UFOs—they challenge everything we know about human consciousness, the afterlife, and our place in the universe.

Cast

• Jacques Vallée (Computer Scientist and Astronomer)
• Whitley Strieber (Author, Communion)
• Garry Nolan (Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine)
• Leslie Kean (Journalist)
• Bryan Bender (Former Defense Editor, POLITICO)
• Christopher Mellon (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence)
• Tim Gallaudet (Rear Admiral, US Navy, Retired)
• Greg Eghigian (Professor of History and Bioethics at Penn State)
• Mitch Horowitz (Author, Modern Occultism)
• Jeffrey J. Kripal (Professor of Philosophy and Religious Thought, Rice University) 

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 1 (Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024) – Revelations from a secret Pentagon program and fighter pilot testimonies push the world to take UFOs seriously for the first time in years. However, Congressional hearings and new task forces uncover more questions than answers.
• Season 1 Episode 2 (Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024) – While most view UFOs as machines in the sky, legendary researcher Jacques Vallée and writer Whitley Strieber suggest a much stranger, more terrifying reality—one that Strieber has personally experienced.
• Season 1 Episode 3 (Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024) – For the first time, academics and scientists can study UFOs and alien encounters without risking their careers. Yet, certain topics remain off-limits, including alleged UFO materials and the unsettling stories of those who claim direct experiences.
• Season 1 Episode 4 (Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024) – Some unconventional thinkers believe that phenomena like remote viewing and near-death experiences are connected to UFOs. This mysterious link could challenge everything we know about human consciousness.

Official Trailer

Behind the Scenes

Paul Crowder directed the first and third episodes, while Mark Monroe handled the second and fourth. Kevin Lincoln serves as co-executive producer, with Monroe, Lyn Lear, Rachel Rusch Rich, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, and J.J. Abrams serving as executive producers. Maren Domzalski is the producer. The series is a Bad Robot/Zipper Bros Films production in association with Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs, and MGM+ Studios.