Brian Johnson, better known as the Liver King, became a viral sensation by eating raw meat, showing off extreme workouts, and preaching an “ancestral lifestyle.” Now, his story is being told in a new Netflix documentary titled UNTOLD: The Liver King, premiering May 13.
With a thick beard and a bodybuilder’s frame, Johnson built a brand around natural living—eating organ meats, sleeping on the ground, and rejecting modern life. He quickly gained millions of followers. But behind the scenes, the truth about his lifestyle and methods raised questions.
The documentary looks beyond the muscles and raw liver to explore how Brian Johnson turned himself into a myth—and what it cost him.
Directed by Joe Pearlman, the film includes interviews with Johnson, his family, and his business partners. It uncovers how far someone might go to stay famous in the fast-paced world of social media.
Pearlman says the story goes deeper than expected. “We live in a time when anyone can become famous online,” he explains. “But staying on top comes with a price.”
UNTOLD: The Liver King is part of Netflix’s popular UNTOLD series. It joins other powerful documentaries, including UNTOLD: Shooting Guards (releasing May 6) and UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre (releasing May 20).
Until then, fans can stream past seasons of UNTOLD on Netflix and get ready for one of its most unforgettable stories yet.
