Joe Exotic is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence with a scheduled release date of March 18, 2036. Despite this, he and his legal team remain optimistic about the possibility of a retrial and early release, potentially as early as 2025, due to newly discovered evidence and ongoing appeals. However, his earliest official release date remains October 1, 2030, for parole eligibility, and there is no confirmed early release as of now. His legal situation is complicated by ongoing appeals and health concerns, including his battle with cancer, which he fears may prevent him from surviving until his parole date.