Netflix orders Raël alien cult docuseries from Banijay France-backed KM

Raël: The Alien Prophet (Source: Banijay)

Netflix has commissioned Raël: The Alien Prophet, a four-part docuseries exploring how a UFO-inspired religion spiralled into a controversial cult.

Produced by Banijay France label KM, the series launches on the streamer on 7 February. Through investigative work and recovered documents, the show delves into the world of Raëlism, a religious movement founded in France by Claude Vorilhon, known as Raël, and its impact over the last 50 years.

Factual producer KM specialises in current affairs programming and documentaries, with credits including long-running title 28 minutes for Arte, and the documentary Révélation about Karl Lagerfeld for Canal+.

“Drawing on archives and unpublished testimonies, this gripping series takes us to the heart of this fascinating religion,” said Catherine Alvaresse, CEO at KM.

“Featuring interviews with his followers, critics, and Raël himself, it will explore the sources of belief and contradictions behind this movement and ways it has evolved over the last five decades. This real-life story gives a sneak peek into an untapped world and promises to be a thrilling watch.”