Director Baz Luhrmann, creator of the acclaimed 2022 biographical hit, returns with a new project dedicated to Elvis Presley. The documentary titled 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' is based on over 50 hours of previously unpublished film footage. This production is not merely a concert recording but an intimate portrait of the artist in the last decade of his career, shedding new light on the phenomenon of a musician who continues to fascinate successive generations of Americans.

Discovery of lost recordings

Baz Luhrmann used over 50 hours of previously unpublished MGM tapes, which were found in storage facilities in Kansas.

Theatrical premiere in March

The worldwide premiere of the documentary will take place on March 5, and from February 20, screenings in IMAX technology are ongoing.

Exceptional involvement of Bono

The final scene of the film is enriched by the recitation of a poem by Bono, which serves as a tribute to Presley's influence on music history.

Baz Luhrmann, a recognized visionary of contemporary cinema, has presented his latest work titled 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'. The film serves as a kind of continuation of his work on the biopic from 2022. During research for the previous project, the director stumbled upon a real treasure trove in a salt mine in Kansas: archival MGM tapes that were not used in the 1970 film 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is'. A total of 50 hours of unique material was found, which became the foundation of the new production. Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rock and Roll, died in 1977, leaving behind a huge impact on popular culture. His return to the stage in Las Vegas in 1969 initiated an era of spectacular concerts that defined the final phase of his career.The new film avoids cheap sensationalism, focusing on authenticity and showing Presley as a man full of passion for music. Viewers have the opportunity to see behind-the-scenes rehearsals in Las Vegas from 1969 and recordings from the last years of the rock legend's stage performances. Critics emphasize the kinetic and almost kaleidoscopic nature of the film, which allows Elvis to tell his own story without unnecessary third-party commentary. An important element concluding the work is the recitation of a poem by Bono, the leader of the band U2, which Luhrmann described as the perfect closure of the film's narrative. 50 godzin — previously unpublished recordings used in the new film The theatrical premiere of the documentary is scheduled for March 5, but from February 20, viewers can participate in special preview screenings in the IMAX cinema network. The title of the production, being an acronym of the full concert name, perfectly reflects the scale of the undertaking. The film not only refreshes the legend but provides new evidence of why America and the world remain under the enormous influence of Presley's work. The production aims to evoke in the viewer a sense of physical presence at the concert, which is possible thanks to modern processing of archival film frames. EPiC Film Release Schedule: February 20, 2026 — Start of IMAX preview screenings; March 5, 2026 — Worldwide theatrical premiere of the documentary

Mentioned People

  • Baz Luhrmann — Australian director, screenwriter, and producer, creator of the films Elvis and EPiC.
  • Elvis Presley — American singer and actor, pop culture icon, subject of the documentary.
  • Bono — Lead singer of the band U2, who wrote and recited the poem concluding the documentary film.