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IntelliJ IDEA: The Documentary | An origin story

2026

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Overview

This is the IDE that changed everything. This documentary traces the 25-year journey of one of the most beloved tools in software development. Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments, it explores how IntelliJ IDEA challenged the status quo, shaped the Java world, and set the standard for intelligent tooling, all while staying true to its founding vision: helping developers do their best work. Featuring stories from JetBrains creators, current engineers, and voices from Google, Oracle, and the Spring community.

Release Date

March 5, 2026

Director

Jaś Miszewski

Runtime

39 minutes

Cast

Eugene BelyaevMaxim ShafirovKonstantin BulenkovDmitry JemerovAnna KozlovaTrisha GeeJosh LongSergey ChernovBrian GoetzKevin Wittek

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