A fake Netflix documentary poster featuring Five Finger Death Punch (5FDP) is currently going viral in 5FDP Facebook groups but don’t be fooled. The poster, which claims a documentary titled “Punch Through the Darkness” will premiere this August, is completely false.
If you’re a fan of Five Finger Death Punch, you may have come across a badly AI generated poster circulating on social media and various websites. It features “the band” prominently and maybe even appears official at first glance. However:
- There is no Netflix documentary about Five Finger Death Punch scheduled for release.
- Netflix and the band have not endorsed or announced any such project.
- The links attached to this poster often lead to untrustworthy websites like phoneshubs.com, which can pose security risks.
How do we know the poster is Fake?
At first glance, the fake Five Finger Death Punch Netflix documentary poster might look convincing, if you’re haphazardly scrolling through your feed – but there are several clear signs that it’s not legitimate.
1. The image isn’t even the band.
Possibly the biggest giveaway? The people in the poster aren’t even the real band members. Seriously, who are those guys!? The fact that the band members look very different is a clear sign the image is likely AI-generated or crudely manipulated.
From distorted facial features to unrealistic lighting and mismatched proportions, it doesn’t resemble any known promo photo of FFDP. But even if the image had used an actual band photo, there are other tell-tale signs…
2. No announcement from Netflix or 5FDP
Netflix is known for heavily promoting original content through its official channels, including:
- Press releases
- The official Netflix website or app
- Social media accounts
Similarly, 5FDP has not posted anything about this on their:
- Official website: fivefingerdeathpunch.com
- Verified social accounts and band member accounts
If neither party has mentioned it, it’s not real.
3. No credible press or industry coverage
If a real Netflix documentary about FFDP was happening, music and entertainment outlets would be all over it:
- Loudwire
- Revolver
- Blabbermouth
- Billboard
- Rolling Stone
A quick search online shows zero official coverage – another red flag.
Why are scammers targeting Five Finger Death Punch fans?
Scammers are increasingly exploiting popular bands’ large fanbases by using AI-generated or manipulated images to spread false information. Their goal is to trick fans into clicking dangerous links that can:
- Steal personal information
- Install malware or viruses
- Redirect users to ad-heavy or malicious websites
With Five Finger Death Punch’s massive global following, fans are sadly the prime targets for such scams. We’ve covered the topic of common scams that have been seen within the 5FDP community in the past, so now is a good time to refamiliarise yourself with our quick guide to common online scams. It’s not here to scare you, but rather to give you an overview of what to look for so you don’t get caught out.
Has Five Finger Death Punch ever talked about a documentary?
Yes, members of Five Finger Death Punch have mentioned in interviews that a documentary might happen someday, including in a recent interview with Rockfeed. However, there has been no official announcement beyond this brief mention of a documentary at this time.
If/when the time comes, any announcements will come from the band’s official channels, not from random Facebook groups or unofficial websites.
How to get Official Five Finger Death Punch news
To stay safe and informed, only trust news from these sources:
- The official Five Finger Death Punch website
- Verified social media accounts of the band members and the band itself (See our list of official 5FDP accounts here)
- Reputable music news outlets and press releases. (When we say reputable we mean the likes of prominent rock and metal news outlets such as Metal Hammer, Kerrang! Magazine, RockSound, Loudwire, Blabbermouth, Metal Injection.)
What to do if you see the fake 5FDP documentary poster or link
- Do not click on any suspicious links related to the fake documentary poster.
- Report the post or content to the social media platform.
- Share this article or information with other fans to help prevent the scam from spreading.