Meta & YouTube Approve Ads for Elon Musk Documentary After Initial Ban

Meta and YouTube have agreed to allow advertisements for the upcoming Elon Musk documentary after initially blocking its trailer as political content. Directed by Alex Gibney, Musk is a nearly four-hour documentary covering Elon Musk’s technology businesses, his relationship with Donald Trump, alliances, and aspects of his personal life. The documentary is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on October 9, 2026.

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