"Musk" Documentary Pulled from Almost Every One of 472 Theaters After One Week

Alex Gibney's controversial documentary "Musk" was pulled from nearly all 472 theaters just one week after its wide release on October 16, 2026, leaving it playing in only one or two locations. The film, which received critical acclaim on review platforms but presents a deeply negative three-hour portrait of Elon Musk covering his personal life and business dealings, was distributed by Bleecker Street Films—recently acquired by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. The unusually abrupt theatrical withdrawal represents an extraordinary departure from the typical 28-day theatrical run.