Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Sparks Outrage as It Hits Nationwide This Week

Director Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' sparks backlash from Elon Musk as it expands nationwide, featuring controversial content and AI-generated scenes.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Director Alex Gibney’s documentary ‘Musk’ has ignited a firestorm, with the film set to expand nationwide this week. The film, which offers a deep dive into the life and influence of Elon Musk, has drawn sharp criticism from the tech mogul himself.

Musk has publicly labeled Gibney as an ‘idiot’ and a ‘shill for the far left,’ and has even gone as far as calling dog feces ‘worth more respect than Gibney.’ Despite the backlash, the film continues its theatrical run, with paid advertisements being rejected by major platforms like YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and X.

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The documentary features on-camera interviews with Musk’s family and associates, as well as AI-generated scenes that bring Musk’s own words to life. The film also includes controversial content, such as a text message where Musk mentions ‘10,000 lasers in space,’ sparking debate over SpaceX’s role in the 2024 U.S. election.

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