# Musk Director Says Universal Wavered on Global Rollout

> Universal delayed 'Musk' global release after Elon Musk's legal threats.
- Title: Musk Director Says Universal Wavered on Global Rollout
- Summary: Universal delayed 'Musk' global release after Elon Musk's legal threats. Universal paused 'Musk' international release due to Elon Musk's legal threats.
- Keywords: elon musk, universal pictures, musk documentary, trillionaire legal threats, global film rollout, entertainment, culture, business, Musk, Director, Universal, Wavered
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/musk-director-alex-gibney-says-universal-wavered-on-global-rollout-after-trillionaires-legal-threats
- Author: Benjamin Lindsay
- Published: 2026-10-11T19:22:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, universal pictures, musk documentary, trillionaire legal threats, global film rollout, entertainment, culture, business
## Universal Wavered on Global Release
Universal delayed 'Musk' international rollout after Elon Musk's legal threats.

> We’ve always been committed to releasing this film, and our plans haven’t changed.
## Musk's Legal Notice
Elon Musk sent a formal legal notice to Jigsaw Productions on Sept 3.

> Musk slammed the film as a 'hit piece' in his Sept 3 legal notice
## Universal's Response
Universal confirmed plans to release 'Musk' globally despite legal threats.

> plans have not changed after the hollywood reporter alleged universal was backing away
## Key takeaway

Universal paused 'Musk' international release due to Elon Musk's legal threats.