Elon Musk Documentary Moves to VOD on Nov. 6
Alex Gibney's four-hour documentary "Musk" will debut on paid video-on-demand platforms on Nov. 6, ahead of its originally planned release, while continuing a limited theatrical run.
The four-hour documentary "Musk," directed by Alex Gibney, will become available on paid VOD services on Nov. 6, a week earlier than the initially scheduled Nov. 24 launch. Distributor Bleecker Street said the film will remain in theaters through the VOD release and may continue simultaneous screenings afterward, though the exact number of screens is still being determined.
Bleecker Street reported strong pre-order activity, noting that the film ranked No. 24 on Apple’s top-50 VOD orders for the current week, with only two unreleased titles appearing on the list. Since its theatrical debut on Oct. 9, the documentary has earned about $650,000, roughly 40,000 tickets, a modest figure typical for a long-form investigative film.
The distributor also confirmed that the documentary is on track to appear on HBO platforms later this winter, following the acquisition of the network by David Ellison, a Musk associate. The earlier VOD release extends the window for U.S. audiences to view the film amid concerns about potential censorship.
Gibney’s film examines Musk’s rise to power and his influence during the Donald Trump era, covering topics such as cryptocurrency initiatives, surveillance, media acquisitions, broadband expansion, and political donations. It also references Musk’s recent $1 billion investment in Skydance and his contributions to Republican midterm campaigns.