Overview
- ESPN Films, in partnership with Unanimous Media, Religion of Sports, NBA Entertainment and IMAX, will release Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry exclusively in IMAX theaters on Oct. 9, 2026.
- The feature, directed by Gotham Chopra, centers on the single game when Curry reached 4,000 career three‑pointers and uses 21 IMAX‑certified cameras to capture the lead‑up and the moment.
- Interviewees including Viola Davis, Rick Rubin, Patti Smith and Jon Batiste provide creative perspectives that the filmmakers use to position Curry’s play as artistry rather than only athletic achievement.
- Producers and Curry say the film explores his upbringing, mindset, work ethic and creativity to show how he treats the court as a canvas, and Disney will handle distribution through its ESPN/Disney channels.
- The IMAX‑first release and league involvement point to a push for premium, cinema‑style sports films and may shape how future athlete stories are presented outside streaming platforms.