Content overview: “Indie Box Office Heats Up: Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Doc, Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ and Cannes”. The specialty box office gets a jolt this weekend as three high-profile festival favorites launch in limited theatrical runs. Bleecker Street’s documentary “Musk,” directed by Oscar winner Alex Gibney, opens in just four theaters: New York’s Angelika and Lincoln Square, plus AMC Century City and Burbank in Los Angeles. The film offers a timely, critical look at Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla, X, and SpaceX, arriving amid awards season buzz.
Meanwhile, Chris Rock’s “Misty Green” and the Cannes-winning “Fjord” also debut, adding star power and critical acclaim to a crowded indie marketplace. These releases highlight how prestige films are leveraging festival momentum and name recognition to attract discerning audiences. With limited screens and strong word-of-mouth, their early box office numbers could signal broader expansion. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.