Back in 2024, it was confirmed that a dramatic adaptation of the true story surrounding the unsolved 1996 murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey would be coming to Paramount+.
The series, titled The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey, wrapped filming in January 2025, with Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen leading the cast as Ramsey’s parents.
In 2025, after Paramount Global’s acquisition by Skydance Global, the series underwent a review by the new leadership at Paramount+, and a decision was made not to go forward with it.
Now, it has been revealed that the series will be released on Netflix, with a winter 2026 release window having been confirmed. It has not yet been announced the exact date that the series will be made available.
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The series, which has been co-written by Harrison Query and Tommy Wallach, directed by Anne Sewitsky and showrun by Richard LaGravenese, tells the story of Ramsey’s death and the subsequent public reckoning through multiple perspectives, including the Ramsey family, investigators and the media.
Ramsey’s murder was covered in a three-part Netflix docuseries back in 2024, titled Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey.
The wider cast of the drama series has also now been unveiled, with young actor Emily Mitchell playing Ramsey, alongside McCathy as her mother Patsy and Owen as her father John.
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Also in the star-studded cast are Garrett Hedlund, Alison Pill, Shea Whigham, Owen Teague, Clifton Collins Jr, Angus Caldwell and Jaime Ray Newman.
Rory Cochrane, Chris Bauer, Will Patton, Jeremy Bobb, John Billingsley and Josh Stamberg will appear in recurring roles, while Margo Martindale and Tzi Ma will make guest appearances across the series.
The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey will stream on Netflix in winter 2026. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
