Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis Presley In Concert' Hits IMAX Ahead of Nationwide Release

The film features rare footage from Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Baz Luhrmann's 'EPic: Elvis Presley In Concert' is premiering on 350 IMAX screens for one week ahead of a national expansion. The film features long-lost footage from Presley's Las Vegas residency in the 1970s, as well as rare 16mm and 8mm footage from Elvis on tour and the Graceland archives. The film is a 'cinematic experience' that has received critical acclaim, with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and 99% audience score.

Why it matters

The release of 'EPic: Elvis Presley In Concert' comes on the heels of the success of Luhrmann's 2022 film 'Elvis,' which earned eight Academy Award nominations and grossed nearly $300 million worldwide. This new 'cinematic experience' offers fans an unprecedented look at Presley's legendary Las Vegas performances.

The details

The film features footage that was rediscovered during Luhrmann's research for the 2022 'Elvis' film, including recordings of The King that have never been heard before. The 'EPic' experience is billed as an immersive way for audiences to see and hear Presley like never before.

  • The film will premiere on 350 IMAX screens for one week starting on February 20, 2026.
  • The film will then expand to 1,000 screens nationwide the following week.

The players

Baz Luhrmann

The director of the 2022 film 'Elvis' and the creator of 'EPic: Elvis Presley In Concert.'

Austin Butler

The actor who starred in Luhrmann's 2022 film 'Elvis.'

Neon

The distribution company behind 'EPic: Elvis Presley In Concert.'

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What they’re saying

“There's been a lot written and a lot said, but never from my side of the story.”

— Elvis Presley (Trailer)

What’s next

The film will expand to 1,000 screens nationwide the week following its IMAX debut.

The takeaway

The release of 'EPic: Elvis Presley In Concert' offers fans an unprecedented look at the King of Rock and Roll's legendary Las Vegas performances, building on the success of Luhrmann's 2022 biopic and providing a unique cinematic experience for audiences.