New Deadhead Documentary 'Summer Tour' to Screen This Summer

The film focuses on the Deadhead community following Dead & Company's final tour in 2023.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A new documentary called "Summer Tour" that follows the Grateful Dead fan community, known as Deadheads, as they attend the final tour of Dead & Company in 2023 is set to hit theaters this summer. The film, directed by Mischa Richter and co-produced by actress Chloe Sevigny, debuted at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival and has just been acquired by Utopia, which plans to release it with a multi-city tour featuring screenings and performances by Dead-inspired bands.

Why it matters

The Grateful Dead have a devoted fanbase known as Deadheads who have followed the band and its offshoots for decades. This documentary provides an intimate look at this community and their passion for the music as they gather for the final tour of Dead & Company, which was the last iteration of the Grateful Dead.

The details

"Summer Tour" focuses on the Deadhead community as they follow Dead & Company, the band formed by former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann, on their final tour in 2023. The film was directed by Mischa Richter and co-produced by actress Chloe Sevigny. It debuted at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival and has now been acquired by Utopia, which plans to release it with a multi-city tour featuring screenings and performances by Dead-inspired bands as a shout-out to Deadheads.

  • The film debuted at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival.
  • Utopia plans to release the film this summer with a multi-city tour.

The players

Mischa Richter

The director of the documentary "Summer Tour".

Chloe Sevigny

The co-producer of the documentary "Summer Tour".

Utopia

The company that has acquired the distribution rights to the documentary "Summer Tour" and plans to release it with a multi-city tour.

Bob Weir

A former member of the Grateful Dead and a member of the band Dead & Company.

Mickey Hart

A former member of the Grateful Dead and a member of the band Dead & Company.

Bill Kreutzmann

A former member of the Grateful Dead and a member of the band Dead & Company.

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What they’re saying

“We are so happy that Summer Tour has found a home with Utopia. We can't think of a better fit for our film due to Utopia's experience with and love for music documentaries.”

— Mischa Richter, Director of "Summer Tour"

“Summer Tour is a lovingly crafted hang-out documentary that roadtrips alongside such an iconic music fandom. There's a timeless quality to Mischa's film. It's a love-letter to community, music, alternative lifestyles and gathering together irl.”

— Charlie Sextro, Utopia

What’s next

Utopia plans to release the film this summer with a multi-city tour across America that will include screenings and performances by Dead-inspired bands.

The takeaway

The new documentary "Summer Tour" provides an intimate look at the Grateful Dead's devoted fanbase, the Deadheads, as they gather for the final tour of Dead & Company, the last iteration of the iconic band. The film's release with a multi-city tour is a celebration of the Deadhead community and their enduring passion for the music.