Twenty One Pilots, Elvis Presley Dominate Indie Box Office

Concert films from the bands top the specialty box office charts in a breakout music-focused weekend.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The concert films "Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined - Live in Mexico City" and "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" took the top two spots at the indie box office, grossing $3.7 million and $3.5 million respectively. The Twenty One Pilots film captured the band's career-defining Mexico City show, while the Elvis Presley documentary featured previously unreleased footage from his Las Vegas residency in the 1970s.

Why it matters

The strong performance of these two music-focused films highlights the continued demand for cinematic concert experiences, especially for popular artists with dedicated fan bases. The box office success also demonstrates the appeal of music documentaries that provide unique access and insights into legendary performers.

The details

The Twenty One Pilots concert film from Trafalgar Releasing grossed $3.7 million on 836 screens, with $2 million coming from 270 Imax locations. The film follows the band, made up of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, as they prepare for and perform their massive Mexico City show in front of 65,000 fans. Meanwhile, Baz Luhrmann's "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" from Neon expanded to 1,940 screens in its second week, grossing $3.5 million for a $7.8 million total. The documentary weaves together previously unreleased footage from Presley's Las Vegas residency in the 1970s.

  • The Twenty One Pilots concert film had an exclusive Imax premiere on Wednesday.
  • "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" opened exclusively on 325 Imax screens last weekend.

The players

Twenty One Pilots

An American musical duo formed in 2009 in Columbus, Ohio, consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun.

Elvis Presley

The legendary American singer, musician, and actor who is considered one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century.

Baz Luhrmann

An Australian filmmaker known for directing films such as "Moulin Rouge!" and the 2022 biopic "Elvis".

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The takeaway

The success of these music-focused concert films demonstrates the continued appeal of immersive cinematic experiences for fans of popular artists. The box office performance highlights the demand for unique access and insights into the lives and performances of legendary musicians.