GoKawiilBleecker Street releases trailer for Alex Gibney's Musk documentary
Bleecker Street Media has released the official trailer for Musk, a documentary by Alex Gibney that premiered at the Venice International Film Festival two weeks ago. The film remains on track for a US theatrical release despite earlier rumors that international distributor Universal Pictures was hesitant to release it abroad, and despite Elon Musk reportedly threatening a defamation lawsuit and calling the film a hit piece.
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The trailer's release suggests the film's US distribution plans have survived the controversy surrounding Musk's objections, at least domestically, even as its international rollout remains uncertain. Gibney's history of tackling contentious subjects like Theranos and Scientology could add credibility to the project, but Musk's pushback highlights the risks documentary filmmakers face when profiling powerful, litigious figures.
- Bleecker Street Media released the official US trailer for Gibney's Musk documentary.
- The film premiered at Venice two weeks ago amid reports of Musk threatening a defamation suit.
- Rumors that Universal was reconsidering international release appear unfounded so far, per the report.
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-09-24
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