Report: Musk Documentary Pulled From Nearly All US Theaters After Two Weeks
Showbiz411 says the Alex Gibney film left theaters after averaging $614 per screen in its second weekend; Gizmodo found no showtimes for October 23 and 24.
The documentary Musk was reportedly pulled from almost all US theaters after just two weeks in release, according to an industry report from Showbiz411 cited by Gizmodo. The report has not been confirmed by the film's distributor.
The film, directed by Alex Gibney, expanded to 472 screens in its second weekend and averaged $614 per screen for a weekend total of $290,000. Box Office Mojo listed its cumulative gross at $571,902 as of the article's publication.
Gizmodo said it found no showtimes for Musk on Fandango for randomly selected theaters on October 23 and 24. Bleecker Street Films' theater list for the documentary still showed 472 locations, but noted it was last updated on October 20.
A contested release
Musk, a 225-minute documentary, opened in four theaters in New York and Los Angeles on October 9, 2026, earning $68,900 in its opening weekend, and moved to 472 screens on October 16, 2026. Bleecker Street Films was acquired on October 15, 2026 by media investment firm Outerlight Entertainment, which is backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.
Earlier in the week of October 19, 2026, TikTok suspended the documentary's promotional ad account and then reinstated it after user backlash, citing an error. Musk has called the documentary a psyop, threatened the filmmakers with lawsuits and banned ads for it on X.
Quick answers
How much has the documentary Musk earned at the box office?
Box Office Mojo listed its cumulative gross at $571,902 as of Gizmodo's report.
Who directed the documentary Musk?
Alex Gibney directed the 225-minute film, which opened in four theaters in New York and Los Angeles on October 9, 2026.
Can I still find showtimes for Musk?
Gizmodo found no showtimes on Fandango for randomly selected theaters on October 23 and 24, though Bleecker Street's theater list still showed 472 locations as of an October 20 update.