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Trailer Debuts for ESPN Films’ Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry Ahead of IMAX‑Only Release

Reframing Curry’s 4,000th three‑pointer as an act of creative craft, the film uses artist testimony and IMAX‑scale cinematography to broaden his cultural impact.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Stephen Curry celebrates with his family after winning the Western Conference Finals, Image 2 shows Stephen Curry performs the "night night" celebration, Image 3 shows A small child playing with a toy

Overview

  • A new trailer and poster were released on September 14, 2026, giving the first wide look at the documentary’s footage and marketing ahead of its IMAX‑exclusive opening.
  • The film is directed by Gotham Chopra and produced by John Turner, Meghan Cirillo, Nick Frew, Erick Peyton, and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett.
  • The documentary follows the single game day when Curry became the first NBA player to hit 4,000 career three‑pointers, a contest the Warriors won 130–104, and places viewers inside that moment.
  • Producers used 21 IMAX‑certified cameras to capture the game’s intensity, and the film features reflections from artists such as Viola Davis, Rick Rubin, Patti Smith, and Jon Batiste to frame Curry’s play as creative practice.
  • Set to open exclusively in IMAX on October 9, 2026 and distributed by Disney, the project highlights a trend toward premium, theater‑first presentations of athlete stories and could push more league‑backed documentaries into cinemas.