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A man standing over the body of an alien in The Alien Autopsy Scandal documentary 2026 — (Image credit: Sky/Geektown)

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Watch the Alien Autopsy Scandal on Sky/Now (UK restricted)
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Premieres on 12 June

Sky Documentaries is set to dive deeper than ever before into one of the wildest UFO scandals of all time with The Alien Autopsy Scandal, broadcasting on Sky Documentaries and NOW at 9pm on Friday 12 June.

The hour-long documentary centers on an infamous 18-minute video that appeared in 1995, which supposedly shows three hazmat-suited officials performing an autopsy on an alien recovered from the Roswell crash site in New Mexico.

Though the video in question was debunked soon after release – with one of its creators confirming the hoax later on – the story of the Alien Autopsy video is still a remarkable one, as the video took the world by storm when it was released.

However, the video’s creators maintain that it was inspired by real, lost footage. Sky’s new documentary tells the story of the video’s two creators, Ray Santilli and Gary Shoefield, as they remember it, with all the conspiracies and secret dealings intact.

How to watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal in the UK

Since Sky Documentaries is a part of the Sky network – a paid-for TV subscription – you’ll need to be a Sky customer or have a NOW subscription to watch it. Sky customers will also be able to access the documentary through the Sky Go streaming service.

If you’re not currently signed up, be sure to check out our dedicated guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today’s best prices.

For those who don’t want to lock into a TV package, you could sign up to NOW for one month if you’re just looking to catch this show – be sure to check out our guide to the best shows on NOW if you are going to sign up.

To watch NOW: Head to the NOW website or download the app on iOS or Android.

NOW starts at £4.99/mo with a 6-month fixed-term plan, though other plans are available. You’ll need to have an active subscription to watch.

How to watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal from anywhere

If you’re ready to revisit the story of the infamous alien autopsy tape but you’re away from the UK, your access to the show could be geo-blocked. The answer? A good VPN, like Nord (75% discount below):

How to watch with a VPN

Using a VPN to unblock The Alien Autopsy Scandal is pretty simple with our handy guide:

Download and install a VPN: Our top pick is NordVPN, but any of the best VPNs will do.
Connect to an appropriate location: In your VPN app, click ‘choose location’, and select a UK server.
Go to the broadcaster’s live stream

What devices can I watch Sky Go on?

iPhone and iPad: iOS and iPadOS 13 or later
Android devices: Android 7.0 or later
Apple TV: TVOS 13 or later
Mac: MacOS 11 or later
Windows: Windows 10 or 11
PlayStation: PS4 and PS5
Xbox: Xbox One, Xbox One X/S, Xbox Series X/S

What devices can I watch Now TV on?

Smart TV: VIDAA 6.0 or later, webOS 3.5 or later, Tizen 2.4 or later, Android TV 8.0 or later
Amazon Fire TV (2015 or newer)
Apple TV (4th Gen or newer)
Chromecast: Ultra, Google TV
iPhone and iPad: iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 or newer
Mac and Windows laptops and desktops: Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox
PlayStation: PS4 and PS5
Xbox: Xbox One, Xbox One X/S, Xbox Series X/S

How to watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal around the world

How to watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal in other countries

We’ve not heard any confirmation of international broadcasters picking up The Alien Autopsy Scandal for broadcast yet, but we’ll update this page as and when that changes.

For UK residents traveling abroad, you can use a VPN to access your usual TV streams from other countries – see the steps above to get started.

The Alien Autopsy Scandal FAQs

When can I watch The Alien Autopsy Scandal?

The Alien Autopsy Scandal broadcasts on Sky Documentaries at 9pm on Friday 12 June. It’ll also be available on the Sky Go streaming service for Sky customers, or on NOW for NOW subscribers.

What is the Alien Autopsy Scandal about?

Sky’s new Alien Autopsy Scandal documentary tells the story of Ray Santilli and Gary Shoefield, the producers of the 1995 alien autopsy tape, which was reworked and sold as Alein Autopsy: Fact or Fiction, subsequently becoming an international hit.

The tape supposedly shows three hazmat-suited officials dissecting an alien recovered from the 1947 Roswell crash site in New Mexico, USA. Though the tape was a hoax, its creators maintain that it was inspired by real, lost footage.

The Alien Autopsy Scandal tells the story as Santilli and Shoefield remember it, from the purchase of the tapes from an exmilitary cameraman to the explosive popularity of the original tape.

Who directed The Alien Autopsy Scandal?

The Alien Autopsy Scandal is directed by British documentarian John Dower, who has made documentary films on a broad range of subjects, from britpop to professional cycling to the life of Kurt Cobain.

Notably, Dower worked with British journalist and documentarian Louis Theroux on My Scientology Movie, which came out in 2015.