“IMPACT x Nightline: LOOKSMAXXED” Coming Soon To Disney+ & Hulu
Disney has announced details on a brand new documentary, “IMPACT x Nightline: LOOKSMAXXED”, which dives into the world of looksmaxxing, the growing and controversial movement of young men sometimes going to extreme lengths to improve their appearance, breaking down the myths, motivations and fine line between self-love and self-hate.
This documentary takes a look at a controversial online movement where young men sometimes pursue extreme measures to transform their appearance in the hope of achieving success, confidence and validation. What begins as self-improvement often spirals into a high-stakes pursuit shaped by rigid beauty standards, social media pressure, and an algorithm-fueled echo chamber.
Through firsthand accounts from “looksmaxxers,” experts and cultural commentators, the episode unpacks the motivations driving this trend, from loneliness and rejection to the promise of control in an increasingly image-obsessed culture. As the line between self-love and self-destruction begins to blur, some turn to costly procedures, punishing routines, and unproven methods in pursuit of an ideal that may be impossible to reach.
“IMPACT x Nightline” explores the psychological toll, cultural forces and real-world consequences behind the quest for perfection, raising a pressing question: When does the pursuit of becoming your best self become something far more dangerous?
Interviews include the following:
- Dillon Latham, content creator and looksmaxxer
- Zaid Laila, looksmaxxer
- Tefi Pessoa, host, “Tefi Talks” podcast
- Claire Parker, host, “Good Noticings” podcast
- Terry Dubrow, plastic surgeon and television personality, “Botched”
- Charlie Sosnick, writer
Now in its fourth season, ABC News Studios’ award-winning streaming newsmagazine “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates the topics dominating American culture, stories in the zeitgeist, and conversations around the globe. Eman Varoqua is the executive producer.
“IMPACT x Nightline: LOOKSMAXXED” will be coming to Hulu and Disney+ in the United States on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 and previous episodes of “IMPACT x Nightline” are also available to stream on both platforms.
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