When the first trailers for Stan Lee: The Final Chapter were released in 2024, they gave the impression that the documentary would be a sensationalized hit piece centered on controversy. 
At the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, director Jon Bolerjack pulled back the curtain on one of the comic book industry’s most heartbreaking stories. His documentary, Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, serves as a sobering investigation into the twilight years of the legendary Marvel icon.