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Controversial "Musk" Documentary Pulled From Almost Every One of 472 Theaters After One Week by Newly Sold Bleecker Street Films
The documentary drew strong reviews but grossed just $571,902 as it disappeared from nearly all U.S. theaters after a rapid screen expansion.
On Monday, October 26, 2026, director Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' is ending its theatrical run after just two weeks, having expanded to over 450 screens before collapsing.
Despite critical acclaim, the film struggled commercially, earning less than $1 million during its two-week run. Gizmodo characterized the wide release as 'an unmitigated flop.'
The Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West alleged the documentary faced 'an overt censorship campaign' by tech platforms. TikTok disabled the film's advertising account, citing 'political content,' before restoring access 48 hours later.
Distributor Bleecker Street Films was sold October 15 to a firm backed by billionaire Pierre Omidyar, an eBay founder regarded as an Elon Musk 'foe' in political circles.
The film remains available on Prime Video and Fandango for viewers who missed the theatrical run. Observers anticipate renewed interest after the 2026 elections, as Musk faces potential congressional oversight proceedings.