Netflix’s New ‘Monster The Lizzie Borden Story’ Release Date Announced

True crime anthology television has emerged as one of streaming’s most consistent successes, with each new installment finding ways to reignite public interest in cases that have haunted American history for generations. Ryan Murphy’s genre-defining series has led this trend, exploring infamous killers one season at a time with unflinching detail and star-studded casts.

Following the recent premiere of the franchise’s third installment, which focused on Ed Gein, fans have been eagerly speculating about which case would headline the next chapter. That question has now been definitively answered, and the chosen story carries over a century of cultural fascination.

‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ is officially set to premiere on Netflix on September 17, providing fans with a date to mark for the franchise’s fourth season. This installment will dramatize the notorious 1892 case of Lizzie Borden, the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in their Fall River home, a crime that captivated the nation and solidified her place in American pop culture folklore for over a century.

Ella Beatty, daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, takes on the title role, marking her third screen credit after appearances in ‘Feud: Capote vs. The Swans’ and the upcoming ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.’ Beatty expressed her excitement about the casting on Instagram, stating, “Cannot believe I get to work with geniuses such as these.”

She is joined by a talented ensemble that includes Rebecca Hall as Lizzie’s stepmother, Abby Borden, and Charlie Hunnam, who previously starred as Ed Gein in season three, returning to the franchise as Lizzie’s father, Andrew Borden. Vicky Krieps rounds out the series regulars as Bridget Sullivan, the family’s live-in maid, while Joey Pollari plays John Morse.

Jessica Barden and Billie Lourd are also part of the cast in recurring roles, with Barden portraying Nance O’Neill, an actress reportedly close to Lizzie, and Lourd playing Emma Borden, Lizzie’s older sister. This casting marks the first time the anthology series has brought back actors from a previous season in new roles, indicating a notable shift for the franchise.

The historical case at the center of the series remains one of America’s most enduring unsolved mysteries. On August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered in their home, struck repeatedly with an axe, with Lizzie ultimately standing trial for the killings before being acquitted. The case’s ambiguity, combined with the shocking brutality of the crime, has fueled decades of adaptations across film, television, and stage.

This isn’t the first time the Borden case has drawn Hollywood’s attention. The story has previously been dramatized in projects like ‘The Lizzie Borden Chronicles’ starring Christina Ricci and the 2018 film ‘Lizzie,’ which featured Chloë Sevigny, who also appeared in ‘Monster’ season two as Kitty Menéndez. This overlap highlights how deeply this particular true crime story continues to resonate with audiences and filmmakers alike.

With production having commenced following the recent premiere of ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story,’ the franchise shows no signs of slowing down its rapid-fire release schedule. As the September 17 premiere date approaches, fans will finally get to see how Murphy and his team choose to reinterpret one of history’s most infamous and enduring criminal mysteries.

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