Ben Stiller is turning his Knicks fandom into film. The actor and filmmaker is directing a multi-part documentary about the New York Knicks for A24 and HBO. He confirmed the news following the Knicks winning the NBA Finals to the Hollywood Reporter.
What We Know: Stiller is partnering with the NBA, A24, and HBO on the project. The documentary will span the full arc of the franchise, from its 1990s era through this year’s championship run. Stiller sat courtside throughout the NBA Finals. He was capturing footage on his phone during the Knicks’ historic title run. The team defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, ending a 53-year championship drought.
What They Said: Ben Stiller (via The Hollywood Reporter): “Obviously I’ve been shooting some stuff on my phone, but it’s kind of gonna be about all eras of the Knicks. There’s a culmination here of something that has been going on for a long time, so it’s super exciting. And it’s great to have had all this access to your team, and we’re gonna probably be shooting a little bit more during next season.”
What Remains Unclear: A release date for the documentary is unknown. Stiller noted the project will come together over the next year, with player interviews still ahead. It’s also unclear how much additional footage was captured during the 2025-26 season. Furthermore, the exact number of episodes or installments hasn’t been confirmed.
What It Means: The New York Knicks run to the NBA Championship is proving to be better than most movie scripts. The NBA Finals viewership figures were the highest since Michael Jordan’s last championship. Therefore, interest for a documentary will be high. A24 and HBO signal this won’t be a standard league creation. Instead, expect a prestige documentary with real creative vision behind it. It will be interesting to see how quickly Stiller, A24, and HBO can turn around the documentary to take advantage of the collective buzz surroudning the championship run.
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