American Hostage Premieres at TIFF 2026, Hits MGM+ September 20
Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi star in American Hostage, which premiered at TIFF 2026 and debuts its first two episodes on MGM+ September 20, 2026.
American Hostage made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, ahead of its streaming debut on MGM+. The first two episodes of the series became available to stream on MGM+ on September 20, 2026.
The series stars Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi and is the first season of a new anthology from creators Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers. It is based on the 2022 eight-episode podcast of the same name.
Set in 1977, American Hostage tells the true story of Tony Kiritsis from the perspective of Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman, centering on a hostage scheme and a stand-off broadcast live on air.
Collider covered the project's path from podcast to screen. The two-episode launch on MGM+ follows the TIFF premiere, giving viewers their first look at the anthology's debut season.
Quick answers
When does American Hostage premiere on MGM+?
The first two episodes became available to stream on MGM+ on September 20, 2026.
Who stars in American Hostage?
Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi star in the series.
What is American Hostage based on?
It is based on the 2022 eight-episode podcast of the same name and tells the true story of Tony Kiritsis from the perspective of Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman.