What time does The Altruists come out?
Netflix · All 8 episodes at once (limited series) · Checked 2026-10-25
Quick answer
The Altruists comes out on Netflix on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 3 a.m. ET (12 a.m. PT). That is 8 a.m. in the UK, and 7 p.m. on Thu, Nov 19 in Sydney and Melbourne.
Countdown:
In your time zone: Thursday, November 19, 2026
The Altruists release time in every country
| Country | Time zone | Release time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Eastern (ET) (EST) | 3 a.m., Thu, Nov 19 | Netflix |
| Pacific (PT) (PST) | 12 a.m., Thu, Nov 19 | ||
| United Kingdom | UK time (GMT) | 8 a.m., Thu, Nov 19 | Netflix |
| Ireland | Irish time (GMT) | 8 a.m., Thu, Nov 19 | Netflix |
| Canada | Eastern (ET) (EST) | 3 a.m., Thu, Nov 19 | Netflix |
| British Columbia (Vancouver) (PDT) | 1 a.m., Thu, Nov 19 | ||
| Australia | Sydney/Melbourne (AEDT) | 7 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 | Netflix |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 6 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 | ||
| Perth (AWST) | 4 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 | ||
| New Zealand | NZ time (NZDT) | 9 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 | Netflix |
Times are converted from the platform's announced release time, including daylight-saving changes in each country.
About The Altruists
The Altruists is Netflix's eight-episode limited series about the rise and collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, released on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Anthony Boyle plays Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner plays Caroline Ellison, two ambitious young idealists who, in Netflix's words, tried to remake the global financial system and ended up stealing $8 billion. It was created by Graham Moore and Jacqueline Hoyt, and James Ponsoldt directs the first episode.
What to know
- All eight episodes arrive at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on November 19, which is 8 a.m. in the UK and Ireland.
- In Australia it lands at 7 p.m. on November 19 in Sydney and Melbourne, and 9 p.m. in New Zealand.
- Matt Rife plays FTX executive Ryan Salame.
- Production wrapped in November 2025.
- 8 episodes.
Cast: Anthony Boyle, Julia Garner, Matt Rife.
Common questions
What time does The Altruists come out on Netflix?
At 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 19, 2026: 8 a.m. in the UK and Ireland, 7 p.m. in Sydney and 9 p.m. in New Zealand.
How many episodes does The Altruists have?
Eight. It is a limited series, so all eight arrive at once.
Is The Altruists based on a true story?
Yes. It dramatizes the rise and collapse of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange, and Caroline Ellison of Alameda Research.
Who plays Sam Bankman-Fried in The Altruists?
Anthony Boyle. Julia Garner plays Caroline Ellison.
Sources
- What's on Netflix: The Altruists first look and release date
- Wikipedia: The Altruists
- Netflix Help Center: release times (12 a.m. PT)
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