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Netflix Sets “The Disciple” Streaming Debut for Oct. 16

8/20/2026

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Netflix acquired “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable” and set its streaming debut for Oct. 16.
Oscar-winner Joanna Natasegara directs the documentary as her feature debut, with RZA as executive producer.
The film follows rapper Tarik Azzougarh (Cilvaringz) creating the 31-track album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” the only copy of which exists.
That sole copy sold at a 2015 auction for $2 million to Martin Shkreli, who was later convicted.

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Netflix acquired “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable” and set its streaming debut for Oct. 16.
Oscar-winner Joanna Natasegara directs the documentary as her feature debut, with RZA as executive producer.
The film follows rapper Tarik Azzougarh (Cilvaringz) creating the 31-track album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” the only copy of which exists.
That sole copy sold at a 2015 auction for $2 million to Martin Shkreli, who was later convicted.