The Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 trailer teases the unbelievable true story of how a viral meme nearly sparked a military standoff in the desert.
Get ready to revisit one of the internet’s wildest moments. Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 is landing on July 29, 2025, and Netflix has just dropped the official teaser trailer and key art for the upcoming documentary that captures the chaos, comedy, and confusion of the infamous 2019 viral event.
Described as “the greatest sh*tpost ever made,” the film follows 20-year-old Matty Roberts, who jokingly created a Facebook event urging people to storm the top-secret military base Area 51 in the Nevada desert. Titled Storm Area 51: They Can’t Stop All of Us, the event went from absurd internet humor to a viral movement—fast.
Within days, the post exploded across social media, collecting millions of RSVPs and sparking a frenzy of online memes. One joke suggested, “If we Naruto run we can move faster than their bullets,” while others started planning elaborate trips to the desert.
But things quickly escalated beyond meme culture. The U.S. Air Force, FBI, and Federal Aviation Administration issued serious warnings against any attempts to breach the base. The military made it clear they were prepared to defend the facility with deadly force if needed.
So, did it all end in disaster? Or was it just one massive internet-fueled party?
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 explores how a satirical online post collided with real-world consequences, featuring a wild cast of characters including meme lords, military officials, alien enthusiasts, YouTubers, and even some “sexy aliens.” The documentary dives deep into how the digital age can turn a joke into a global event—and nearly trigger a national security crisis.
With its offbeat energy and eye-opening commentary on the power of online culture, Trainwreck promises to be both hilarious and jaw-dropping. One thing’s for sure: the truth behind the viral phenomenon is even weirder than the meme.
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 premieres globally on Netflix July 29.
