AI, Salman Rushdie and Elon Musk: the most anticipated documentaries of 2026

At Sundance, documentaries from various creative minds have garnered attention for their unique perspectives and thought-provoking subjects. Two films focusing on celebrity figures are among the highly anticipated releases: Alex Gibney's Musk, which will explore the life of entrepreneur Elon Musk, and Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, a non-fiction adaptation of the writer's memoir detailing his 2022 onstage assassination attempt.

Alex Gibney is known for directing documentaries that delve into complex characters, as seen in his previous works on the Church of Scientology, Elizabeth Holmes, and Enron. His Musk film promises to provide a definitive examination of the tech entrepreneur, featuring interviews with those who have been part of his orbit, although not Musk himself.

Another notable documentary release is The AI Doc, which assumes the perspective of director Daniel Roher as he explores the dangers and promise of artificial intelligence. Co-directed by Charlie Tyrell and produced by Everything Everywhere All At Once co-director Daniel Kwan, this film will examine both sides of the technology's impact on humanity.

The Sundance festival has become a hub for nonfiction cinema, with many films in development that tackle pressing social issues. In addition to these documentaries, HBO is set to release Give Me the Ball!, a tribute to tennis legend Billie Jean King, while Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire will delve into the history of the iconic Chicago group.

Documentary releases are an essential part of nonfiction cinema, offering a platform for unique perspectives and unflinching examinations of complex subjects. With these highly anticipated documentaries set to premiere at Sundance, viewers can expect thought-provoking films that shed light on influential figures, pressing social issues, and the intricacies of human experience.
 
I'm so hyped for Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk - I mean, the guy is like a real-life superhero or something! 🤖 But seriously, I think it's crazy how some people are fascinated by his genius-level intellect and erratic behavior at the same time. 💥 It'll be interesting to see if Gibney can get a candid interview with someone who actually knows Musk, lol.
 
Love how Sundance is pushing boundaries with its documentary lineup 🤩📺. These new films gotta be giving us some real talk about Elon Musk's life, I mean, the guy is a total enigma 🔮💥. And that Knife doc? Salman Rushdie's memoir is already giving me chills 😱📚. Daniel Roher's AI Doc sounds like it's gonna be a wild ride, exploring both the benefits and risks of AI 🤖💻. I'm also stoked to see some docs tackling social issues – Give Me the Ball! about Billie Jean King's life is definitely gonna be inspiring 💪🏽🎾. Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire doc sounds like it's gonna be a funky ride 🎵🕺. Can't wait for all these thought-provoking docs to drop at Sundance 📺💡
 
omg i just had the craziest dream last night lol i was flying over the beach with my cat and we were both having a major picnic under the stars 🌊😹 what's wild is that my cat was wearing this adorable little Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses 🐱🕶️ anyway, back to documentaries... i'm super stoked for Alex Gibney's Musk film, have you heard about Elon Musk's Tesla car factory in China? 🤔 it's like a whole new world down there 🌍
 
Musk's story is gonna be crazy 💥. Always fascinated by the mind behind Tesla and SpaceX... think about all the innovators who are redefining industries 💻. Can't wait to dive into Gibney's lens on Elon's life 👀
 
I think it's really interesting how documentary films can offer us a glimpse into the lives of people who shape our world, like Elon Musk or Billie Jean King. But what I'm wondering is, how do we balance our curiosity about these individuals with the responsibility to approach their stories with empathy and understanding? 🤔 It feels like documentaries can be both a celebration of someone's life and work, but also a critique of the systems that enabled them. Like, Musk's film might give us insight into his entrepreneurial spirit, but what about the people affected by his actions? And in the case of Rushdie, the documentary is exploring his trauma, but how do we balance that with the desire to tell a compelling story?
 
🤔 just saw this about sundance docs and I gotta ask, how come we're always getting told these are 'definitive examinations' but then they don't even feature the subject themselves? like with alex gibney's musk doc, he doesn't get to interview elon musk 🤑 seems kinda unfair.
 
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