Mountainhead is a television film written and directed by Jesse Armstrong who is mostly known as the creator of the TV series Succession. The film was released on HBO Max on May 31, 2025.

The Jesse Armstrong film was cast, filmed and cut all in less than two months time in order to qualify for this year's Emmy season.

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Armstrong has once again intrigued audiences with his latest satire on the exploits of the ultra wealthy.