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2026 Documentary Slate: Rushdie, Musk, and More Revealed

1/10/2026

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The 2026 documentary slate features Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, directed by Alex Gibney, with exclusive footage of Rushdie's recovery.
Alex Gibney is also producing a documentary about Elon Musk, promising an in-depth look at the controversial entrepreneur.
The AI Doc examines artificial intelligence.
Questlove's documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire and John Wilson's The History of Concrete are set to premiere at Sundance in 2026.

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The 2026 documentary slate features Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, directed by Alex Gibney, with exclusive footage of Rushdie's recovery.
Alex Gibney is also producing a documentary about Elon Musk, promising an in-depth look at the controversial entrepreneur.
The AI Doc examines artificial intelligence.
Questlove's documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire and John Wilson's The History of Concrete are set to premiere at Sundance in 2026.