Universal confirms international release

Comcast's Universal says it will release Alex Gibney's critical Elon Musk documentary in theaters outside the US, despite recent reports suggesting the company was reconsidering.

“The studio remains committed to releasing it in theaters internationally.”

Hollywood Reporter raised political concerns

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Universal was having second thoughts about the release because it was "politically sensitive for parts of the Trump administration."

“politically sensitive for parts of the Trump administration”

Gibney's film is highly critical

The nearly four-hour documentary portrays Musk in an unflattering light, featuring an AI-generated avatar trained on his interviews. Musk didn't cooperate with filmmaker Alex Gibney.

US release already scheduled

Bleecker Street will distribute the documentary in US theaters starting October 9. Universal hasn't announced dates or details for its international rollout.

Pattern of media concessions to Trump

The story echoes concerns from filmmakers behind "The Apprentice," a Trump biopic that faced similar resistance. That film was later nominated for two Oscars and is now available on streaming.

Comcast faces Trump administration scrutiny

Comcast has been criticized by Trump for years and is being investigated by Trump's Federal Communications Commission over suspicions of promoting DEI.