Julian Assange Documentary Withdrawn From Sundance Due to Unforeseen Developments

Director Eugene Jarecki cites significant new developments in Assange's story as the reason for the delay in completing the film.

The documentary, titled 'The Six Billion Dollar Man,' was set to premiere as a special screening at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in January.
Director Eugene Jarecki stated the withdrawal was necessary to incorporate recent and unexpected developments central to Julian Assange's story.
The film explores Assange's legal battle with the U.S. government, which sought his extradition on Espionage Act charges and a potential 175-year sentence.
In June 2024, Assange was released from a U.K. prison after a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department, allowing him to return to Australia.
Sundance organizers have not announced whether the withdrawn documentary will be replaced in the festival lineup.