Chris Hansen Investigates Child Safety Concerns on Roblox in TruBlu Exclusive Documentary Special

Veteran investigative journalist expands focus on online exploitation risks facing minors that every parent needs to know in new streaming premiere

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Veteran crime journalist and television host Chris Hansen, best known for his work on To Catch a Predator, is turning his investigative focus toward the digital gaming world in his upcoming documentary special, "Dangerous Games: Investigating Roblox - A Chris Hansen Special," premiering February 27, 2026, exclusively on the TruBlu streaming platform. The special examines child safety concerns surrounding Roblox, one of the world's largest online gaming platforms, which reports more than 71 million daily active users globally, a significant portion of whom are minors.

Why it matters

Any platform with a large youth audience has a responsibility to remain vigilant and proactive when it comes to safety. This special examines the risks, the safeguards, and the accountability mechanisms in place to protect young users on Roblox, one of the world's largest online gaming platforms.

The details

As part of the investigation, Hansen has engaged independent investigator Michael Schlep, whose viral predator-exposure videos produced in collaboration with organizations such as Predator Poachers and EDP Watch have contributed to multiple arrests tied to alleged online exploitation cases. The documentary explores broader questions surrounding platform safety, corporate accountability, and the evolving tactics used by online predators to target minors in digital environments. Recent public discussions surrounding Roblox have included allegations related to failures to remove harmful or predatory content, responses to whistleblower complaints, moderation practices and safety enforcement, and the balance between platform growth and user protection.

  • The special "Dangerous Games: Investigating Roblox - A Chris Hansen Special" premieres on February 27, 2026.
  • According to publicly reported platform transparency data, Roblox flagged more than 13,000 incidents in 2023 involving manipulative or coercive tactics including attempts to exploit minors through virtual incentives such as in-platform currency.

The players

Chris Hansen

A veteran crime journalist and television host, best known for his work on To Catch a Predator.

Michael Schlep

An independent investigator whose viral predator-exposure videos produced in collaboration with organizations such as Predator Poachers and EDP Watch have contributed to multiple arrests tied to alleged online exploitation cases.

Roblox

One of the world's largest online gaming platforms, which reports more than 71 million daily active users globally, a significant portion of whom are minors.

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What they’re saying

“Any platform with a large youth audience has a responsibility to remain vigilant and proactive when it comes to safety.”

— Chris Hansen (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The documentary "Dangerous Games: Investigating Roblox - A Chris Hansen Special" premieres exclusively on TruBlu on February 27, 2026.

The takeaway

This special examines the risks, the safeguards, and the accountability mechanisms in place to protect young users on Roblox, one of the world's largest online gaming platforms, highlighting the critical importance of platform safety and corporate responsibility when it comes to protecting minors in digital environments.