Disney+ and Hulu are set to release a documentary series titled Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman, which follows the story of Sarah Pender, who was convicted of double murder in Indiana. While serving her sentence, she broke free from a maximum-security prison only to begin running from the police across many states as they searched for her after her escape. This high-profile prison escape has been widely discussed throughout American history.Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman will target the key events that led to Pender escaping from prison, who assisted her with her escape, and what she did to evade law enforcement once she escaped from custody. The US Marshals attempted to capture Sarah Pender before she vanished for good.This documentary tells a straightforward narrative about the timeline of events that led to her arrest, through interviews with those who witnessed her actions, public records, and eyewitness accounts of those involved in her apprehension or flight. Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman follows the investigation by the US Marshals for capturing Sarah Pender, so that she wouldn't leave again.Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman will start streaming on February 19, 2026. The documentary will be available on Hulu and will also be available in bundles for those who subscribe to both Hulu and Disney+. Viewers of true crime, escape from custody, or other crimes that resulted in TV shows featuring the individual or people involved in the crime, should expect great interest from viewing this documentary.What does Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman cover?The documentary is divided into three episodes, each following a different part of the escape and the search that followed. It starts with the night Pender left the Indiana Women's Prison, where she had been held after being convicted alongside her former boyfriend for the murder of a young couple. While her boyfriend pleaded guilty, Pender claimed she was not involved. When she escaped, it caused fear among local communities and led to a multi-state pursuit.As soon as the US Marshals started looking for Pender, she made every effort to remain hidden and to do so by using a limited number of people in whom she had trust. This included former inmates and her new boyfriend, Tom. An episode of America's Most Wanted featuring Pender was the first time Tom really understood who she was, but even after that, he helped her to avoid capture and continue to evade law enforcement.In addition to providing the viewers with insight into the experiences of law enforcement individuals attempting to locate Pender, Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman also includes an interview with one of the chief law enforcement officials responsible for directing the search operation, who describes how decisions were made and what information was being pursued and how frustrating it became as she was consistently able to keep ahead of those trying to capture her. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe family of Pender is also interviewed and reflects on everything they knew at the time of her flight, as do several of the previously mentioned inmates. One individual, Pender's ex-boyfriend, is interviewed and is currently being held in connection with the murders.One of the biggest moments in Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman is an exclusive sit-down interview with Pender herself. In it, she continues to say she did not kill anyone and insists she was wrongfully accused. The documentary shows her version of events while also showing the facts presented during the investigation and trial. This gives viewers a chance to hear her side but also compare it to what law enforcement officers and court documents say.Who made Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman?Two well-known producers of documentaries are Plum Pictures and ABC News Studios. They have been involved in the production of this series, which has been directed by Sebastian Smith, and produced by Stuart Cabb (Plum Pictures), Tom Pearson (Plum Pictures), David Sloan (ABC News Studios) and Beth Hoppe (ABC News Studios). Their intent was to tell the story in a straightforward manner so that the viewer could see what made this case an unusual one.The production team wanted to detail how Pender was able to break free from the prison for such a long time. To accomplish this, they utilized interviews, old video footage, police records, and testimony from people to explain her decision-making process and why she was perceived to be a threat to public safety by law enforcement. In addition, Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman demonstrates how Pender's search developed into one of the most extensive ones ever conducted in the United States at that time.With its release on Disney+ and Hulu, the documentary is expected to reach a wide audience. The combination of real-life suspense, personal interviews, and the inside look at a major US investigation makes it a story many viewers may want to follow. For people who enjoy true crime, long chases, and stories about how someone can escape and stay hidden, Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman may be a series worth watching.