Eric Church Finds IMAX Screening of Concert Film 'Unnerving'

Country star reflects on seeing himself larger-than-life in new concert documentary

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Eric Church's concert film 'Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive' premiered in IMAX theaters this week, and the country star admitted that seeing himself on the big screen was a surreal experience. Church said the IMAX format, which made him appear 12 feet tall, was 'unnerving' but also 'enlightening' as it allowed him to see aspects of his live show he had never witnessed before from the stage.

Why it matters

Church's concert film and accompanying live album offer fans an immersive look at the singer's energetic performances, which have helped cement his status as one of country music's top live draws. The IMAX release provides a unique cinematic experience that brings the energy of his shows to the big screen.

The details

Church discussed his reaction to seeing the IMAX version of the film during an interview on CBS Mornings on Tuesday. He said the larger-than-life format was jarring, as it showed him perspectives of his own performances that he had never seen before. However, Church also found the experience 'enlightening' and felt it captured the energy and excitement of his live shows in a powerful way.

  • Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive premiered in IMAX theaters on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The film will return to IMAX screens on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Eric Church

A popular country music singer-songwriter known for his energetic live performances. His concert film 'Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive' recently premiered in IMAX theaters.

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What they’re saying

“It was unnerving. We went to a screening in L.A. and from my perspective, every night, I see my microphone and I see the people. I never see this behind me. And in IMAX, you're 12 feet tall, which I didn't mind. But it was unnerving … and also enlightening to see it all happen. The stuff that I never get to see, I got to watch it on the IMAX thing.”

— Eric Church (CBS Mornings)

What’s next

The 19-track live album that accompanies Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive will also be released on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

Eric Church's concert film provides fans an immersive IMAX experience that captures the energy and excitement of his live shows, even if the larger-than-life format was initially 'unnerving' for the country star himself to witness.