Return to Fox Hollow : Hulu & Disney+ Release

One of the most talked-about true crime docuseries of 2025 is getting a follow-up. ABC News Studios has officially announced "Return to Fox Hollow : New Victims, Darker Secrets," a new documentary special that picks up right where the original left off, diving deeper into the crimes of serial killer Herb Baumeister. Mark your calendar : the documentary drops on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States.

For anyone tracking what's landing on streaming platforms this summer, this one is worth adding to the watchlist. We've been keeping a close eye on new true crime content across major platforms, and this release stands out as one of the most anticipated documentary specials of the season.

A case that refuses to stay buried

The original The Fox Hollow Murders : Playground of a Serial Killer premiered in February 2025 and quickly became a standout. The four-part docuseries, produced by One Traveller and All3Media America for ABC News Studios, followed Hamilton County coroner Jeff Jellison as he reopened a decades-old investigation triggered by a chilling discovery : thousands of human bones scattered across the wooded grounds of Fox Hollow Farm, Baumeister's sprawling property in Indiana.

The series earned a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Crime and Justice Documentary, a recognition that speaks to the quality of the storytelling and the gravity of the case itself. Beyond the critical acknowledgment, it became ABC News Studios' most-watched docuseries on Hulu in 2025, measured by hours streamed. That kind of audience engagement makes the arrival of this follow-up all the more significant.

What makes the Baumeister case particularly haunting is its unresolved nature. Decades after the killings, authorities are still working to identify the victims. The farm, located in Hamilton County, became the site of one of the largest unidentified human remains cases in the United States, and many questions remain open. That's exactly the territory "Return to Fox Hollow" intends to explore.

What the new documentary brings to the investigation

This follow-up isn't simply a recap or a recap-and-update format. The special goes further. Investigators continue their efforts to name additional victims, and the documentary introduces new evidence, exclusive interviews and fresh developments that haven't been made public before. Some of those developments touch on uncomfortable territory : potential accomplices, missing evidence and witness accounts that have shifted or evolved over the years.

Here's a quick breakdown of what viewers can expect from the new documentary :

• Exclusive interviews with investigators and individuals connected to the case
• New forensic evidence linked to unidentified victims
• Emerging questions about whether Baumeister acted alone
• Testimony and witness accounts that continue to evolve
• Developments in the effort to identify remains still unaccounted for

The creative team behind the original is back. Alex Jablonski returns as director, with executive producers Jen Casey, Nick Gilhool, Alex Walton, Angela Borg, Alex Jablonski and Jacob-Cohen Holmes representing One Traveller and All3Media. On the ABC News Studios side, David Sloan serves as senior executive producer alongside Victoria Thompson as executive producer.

If you've been following other suspense-driven or investigative content hitting Hulu this summer, it's worth noting that Rabbit Hole is also coming soon to Hulu and Disney+, making the platform a strong destination for gripping, narrative-driven viewing this season.

Hulu and Disney+ availability : what we know so far

For U.S. viewers, access is straightforward. The documentary will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers starting July 8, 2026. That dual availability makes it easy to catch regardless of which plan you're currently on.

International availability is a different story. No confirmed release date or distribution plan for Disney+ markets outside the United States has been announced at this point. However, the original series is already streaming globally on Disney+, which strongly suggests this new documentary will follow the same path eventually.

The gap between U.S. and international release is something we see fairly often with ABC News Studios productions. It's not unusual for documentary specials to roll out in the home market first, with international launches following weeks or even months later. We'll update our tracking as soon as any international date gets confirmed.

Why this follow-up matters beyond the true crime genre

What sets this documentary apart from a typical "season two" approach is the real-world stakes involved. The victims whose remains were found at Fox Hollow Farm still haven't all been identified. Every new piece of evidence could directly impact ongoing forensic work and potentially bring closure to families who have been waiting for decades.

This isn't just content. Investigators are still active on the case, and public awareness generated by documentaries like this one has historically contributed to new tips and leads. The Emmy nomination for the original series also elevated the conversation around forensic identification techniques and the resources allocated to cold cases involving serial offenders.

For anyone using a streaming tracker to plan their viewing, "Return to Fox Hollow : New Victims, Darker Secrets" is the kind of release that warrants a reminder. The original series set a high bar. This follow-up, with its focus on darker secrets and new victims, suggests the story is far from over, both on screen and in reality.