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Gibney’s “Musk” Documentary Hits U.S. Theaters Oct. 16

9/4/2026

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Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney’s film “Musk” will unmask Tesla CEO Elon Musk in U.S. theaters.
The film opens in United States theaters on Oct. 16.
The film reveals Musk claimed to know 2024 election results “hours” early via a satellite program, per Ashley St. Clair.
Musk called the documentary a “hit piece” and labeled Gibney a “douche.”
Journalist David Sirota reported Musk is “freaking out” because Gibney doesn’t cower.

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Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney’s film “Musk” will unmask Tesla CEO Elon Musk in U.S. theaters.
The film opens in United States theaters on Oct. 16.
The film reveals Musk claimed to know 2024 election results “hours” early via a satellite program, per Ashley St. Clair.
Musk called the documentary a “hit piece” and labeled Gibney a “douche.”
Journalist David Sirota reported Musk is “freaking out” because Gibney doesn’t cower.