Elon Musk is a man who generates content just by existing. The world's richest billionaire, CEO of Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and SpaceX, and owner of the platform formerly known as Twitter, is a perpetual subject of fascination. Now, he's getting the sequel treatment.
The BBC is returning to the Musk well with a follow-up to its 2022 series "The Elon Musk Show." This isn't just a rehash; it's a documentary catching up on all the drama that's unfolded since the last credits rolled. Think of it as "Season 2: Even More Musk."
What's In The Sequel?
The new project, coming from production company 72 Films, has a pretty clear roadmap. According to reports, it will zero in on two of the most headline-grabbing chapters of Musk's recent life: his chaotic acquisition of Twitter and his sharp turn into the political arena.
The working title is "Musk: The Next Chapter," which is fitting because it promises to cover the period since the last documentary. That means a lot of material. The film is also expected to track the continued growth of Tesla since 2022.
A central thread will be Musk's rollercoaster relationship with former President Donald Trump. This includes their collaboration on the launch of the "Department of Government Efficiency" initiative, a very public falling out, and the subsequent reconciliation. It's the kind of political buddy-cop storyline you couldn't make up.
The documentary features interviews with people described as close to Musk, promising an in-depth look at what's changed for him personally and professionally over the last few years. The central question the film reportedly poses is a stark one: "Musk, a visionary who wants to save free speech, the ultimate humanitarian, or an unelected superpower willing to burn it all down for his own benefit?"
Fremantle, which owns a majority stake in 72 Films, will handle global distribution.
"It is essential to explore his motivations and the people we've interviewed have given real insight into how Elon Musk became who he is today," said director Gussy Sakula-Barry.
Sakula-Barry framed the project as crucial, citing Musk's "unique position of power" and his frequent commentary on humanity's future. The documentary aims to highlight not just what he does, but why he does it.
The Big-Budget Biopic Waiting in the Wings
While documentaries and lower-budget films about Musk, Tesla, and SpaceX are common, the biggest cinematic project about him has been in slow development for years.
Studio A24 secured the rights to adapt Walter Isaacson's comprehensive biography of Musk, which was published in September 2023. In a move that got fans excited, acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky was named as the director and producer. Musk himself publicly endorsed the choice on social media.
Since Aronofsky's attachment was announced in November 2023, updates have been scarce. There's still no word on a key piece of casting: who will actually play Musk on screen.
Perhaps sensing the narrative is moving faster than any filmmaker can capture, Musk teased in 2025 that he should release his own autobiography. The idea would be to update the story from the 2023 Isaacson book and tell his life in his own words. Because if there's one thing the Elon Musk story needs, it's another narrator.
So, for those keeping score: we have a documentary sequel digging into recent history, a major biopic slowly taking shape, and the subject himself potentially writing his own version. It's a multi-platform approach to one of the most scrutinized lives in modern business. The only thing missing is the miniseries.
