Ben Stiller Says Knicks Documentary Now Fully in Production
Stiller said the multi-part film covers the franchise's history and the current team, and is now being worked on full-time.
Ben Stiller said his multi-part New York Knicks documentary is in its early stages and that the team is now fully working on the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He gave the update while attending the New York premiere of Focker-in-Law on Wednesday night.
Stiller described the documentary as a multi-part project about the history of the Knicks, including the current team. He said work has been under way in earnest since the playoffs.
The director added that both well-known and lesser-known Knicks fans will appear in the film. Among the franchise's celebrity supporters are Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan and Tina Fey.
The project was announced shortly after the Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 on June 13, 2026, with Stiller directing and covering the team from the 1990s to this year's title run. Attention around it grew after he was seen filming during the 2026 Finals.
Stiller, born and raised in New York City, has been a lifelong Knicks fan since childhood in the early 1970s. Separately, he executive produces Severance, and Focker-in-Law is slated for a Thanksgiving release.
Quick answers
What is Ben Stiller's New York Knicks documentary about?
It is a multi-part project covering the history of the Knicks, including the current team, with known and lesser-known fans appearing.
When will the Knicks documentary come out?
No release date has been given. Stiller said the project is in its early stages and that the team is now fully working on it.