⚾ Who Killed the Montreal Expos? – Netflix’s Gripping Sports Mystery

"On September 29th, 2004, a city wept. A team vanished. And a question still lingers: Who killed the Montreal Expos?"

Two decades after Canada’s first Major League Baseball team played its final game, Netflix is bringing the heartbreak back into focus with Who Killed the Montreal Expos?, a powerful new documentary premiering October 21. Part sports drama, part cultural love story, and part true-crime mystery, the film digs deep into the behind-the-scenes controversies, critical missteps, and devastating decisions that led to the shocking end of one of baseball’s most beloved franchises.

🏟️ The End of an Era

For 35 years, the Montreal Expos were more than just a baseball club. They were the first MLB team to call Canada home, becoming a cultural cornerstone for the city of Montreal and a point of pride for Québécois identity. Families grew up cheering for legends like Pedro Martínez, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., and Larry Walker, celebrating rare triumphs and enduring long struggles.

But on September 29, 2004, under the fading lights of Olympic Stadium, the Expos played their final home game. The stands were filled with grief, not just for the team, but for a piece of Montreal’s soul. Soon after, the franchise relocated to Washington, D.C., reborn as the Nationals—leaving fans with a wound that has yet to heal.

🎥 Inside the Documentary

Directed by Jean-François Poisson and produced by Stéphanie Thibault, the film blends rare archival footage, emotional fan memories, and explosive interviews with Hall of Famers and insiders who witnessed the rise and fall of the Expos.

"This wasn’t just a baseball team—it was a heartbeat," recalls Felipe Alou, the beloved Expos manager.

Featured Interviews:

• Pedro Martínez – Hall of Fame pitcher and former Expo

• Vladimir Guerrero Sr. – Expos legend and fan favorite

• Larry Walker – Canada’s own Hall of Famer

• Felipe Alou – Former Expos player and manager

• Dennis Martínez, Orlando Cabrera, and more beloved stars

• Former executives Claude Brochu and David Samson

• Journalist Tom Verducci and lifelong fans who lived through the heartbreak

Through these voices, the documentary unravels a compelling narrative: a story of corporate missteps, stadium controversies, financial struggles, and MLB politics that conspired to dismantle a franchise that once held the city’s heart.

🔍 The Question That Haunts Montreal

The documentary doesn’t just revisit games and highlight reels—it asks the hardest question of all:

Who’s to blame?

Was it ownership? Was it baseball’s expansion era gone wrong? Was it the politics of stadium funding? Or was it something bigger—an inevitable shift in the sport that left Montreal behind?

Like a gripping whodunit, Who Killed the Montreal Expos? investigates every angle, leaving fans to grapple with the uncomfortable truths of how one of MLB’s most cherished teams slipped away.

📺 Release Details

• Title: Who Killed the Montreal Expos?

• Premiere Date: October 21, 2025

• Where to Watch: Netflix

• Directed by: Jean-François Poisson

• Produced by: Stéphanie Thibault

• Executive Producers: Richard Speer, Marie-Christine Pouliot, Nick Trotta

⚾ A Legacy That Lives On

Even twenty years later, Expos jerseys, hats, and logos can still be seen across Montreal—a city refusing to let go of its baseball identity. Fans continue to dream of the day MLB might return, but until then, this documentary ensures the story of the Expos will never be forgotten.

"You can take the team out of Montreal, but you can’t take Montreal out of the team."

🔥 Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan, a Montrealer still carrying the heartbreak, or simply love a gripping sports mystery, Who Killed the Montreal Expos? is a documentary you won’t want to miss.