Disney To Distribute “Portrait Of An Artist: Stephen Curry”
Disney has announced details on a new IMAX documentary film called “Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry,” which will be hitting IMAX theatres exclusively on October 9th 2026.
On the verge of his record-extending 4,000th career three-pointer, four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry reflects on the upbringing, mindset, and work ethic that have made him among the most legendary artists of our time. The film captures Curry leading up to and throughout one remarkable game, weaving together his generational artistry with perspectives from other innovative artists – including Viola Davis, Rick Rubin, Patti Smith, and Jon Batiste – showcasing how his singular vision has permanently transformed the game of basketball.
“Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry,” a new feature IMAX documentary directed by Religion of Sports co-founder Gotham Chopra. The film is produced and presented by IMAX, Religion of Sports, and Unanimous Media, in association with NBA Entertainment, and will be distributed by Disney.
This state-of-the-art production utilised 21 IMAX-certified cameras to capture the urgency and emotion around this historic single day and single game.
When Curry hit his 4,000th career three-pointer, it wasn’t just another record – it was something the league had literally never seen before. Curry entered the home game at Chase Center against the Sacramento Kings needing just two threes to reach the unprecedented milestone of 4,000 career three-pointers. Curry became the first player in NBA history to reach this historical milestone. The Warriors went on to win the game 130-104.
Erick Peyton and Stephen Curry of Unanimous Media said in a statement regarding the new film:
“With ‘Portrait of an Artist,’ we wanted to tell a story that goes beyond breaking a record on the court, while exploring the creativity, discipline and mindset behind the journey. This film is our way of capturing what it feels like to experience Stephen’s performance in real time, especially for those who haven’t had or may never have the chance. We’re proud to partner with Religion of Sports, IMAX and Disney/ESPN to share this experience with audiences on a global scale.”
The film’s director Gotham Chopra, of Religion of Sports also added:
“This film is all about capturing Steph Curry, an athlete and artist who is always chasing a new masterpiece. With the court as his canvas, we wanted to show the world the relentless creativity and discipline that drives one of the greatest to ever play the game. We are thrilled to be able to share this film in IMAX with audiences across the country.”
Currently, Disney has only announced details of the IMAX theatre release, so it’s unclear if this documentary will also get a Disney+/ESPN release at a later date after its theatrical release, but that would be what I suspect will happen.
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