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4. Fallout
May 17, 2026
As the USSR collapses, an investigation uncovers the cause of the accident and scale of the Soviet cover up. Today, Chernobyl's toxic legacy persists as the nuclear exclusion zone becomes a war zone, raising fears of another disaster.
3. Sacrifice
May 17, 2026
In the weeks following the meltdown, workers battle lethal radiation to clear debris and construct a protective tomb around the destroyed reactor. Amid speculation, Soviet scientists reveal what they can about the cause of the catastrophe.
2. Cover Up
May 17, 2026
The day after the incident, helicopter crews brave deadly radioactive smoke to extinguish the fire raging in the reactor core. As 50,000 locals evacuate, Soviet authorities try to conceal the scale and human cost of the accident.
1. Inferno
May 17, 2026
On April 26, 1986, a massive explosion rips through a reactor during a safety test at a power plant in Ukraine, triggering the worst nuclear accident in history. Within 24 hours, a lethal radioactive cloud starts to circle the globe.
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Where to Watch Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown on demand at Max, Prime, Prime Video and Hulu.
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Premiere DateMay 17, 2026
