Generation Iron

Generation Iron takes viewers inside the brutal, competitive world of professional bodybuilding, following the top athletes as they prepare for the sport’s ultimate prize, Mr. Olympia. The film offers intimate, front-row access to the daily grind of training, dieting, and mental preparation, revealing the sacrifices, rivalries, and fierce dedication that drive these competitors to sculpt their bodies into extreme forms of athletic art.

More than a sports documentary, it explores the culture and business of modern bodybuilding—how fame, sponsorships, and personal ambition shape careers and identities. Through personal interviews and behind-the-scenes moments, the film paints a compelling portrait of men pushing physical and psychological limits in pursuit of greatness on the world’s biggest stage.