Visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann returns to the world of Elvis Presley with EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, an immersive cinematic experience that blends never-before-seen archival footage, electrifying concert performances, and Presley’s own voice telling his story.
This unique follow-up to Luhrmann’s celebrated 2022 biographical film Elvis showcases the King of Rock and Roll in his prime through restored footage from extensive Las Vegas residencies and historic tours.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert made its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, followed by advanced U.S. screenings at Graceland commemorating what would have been Presley’s 91st birthday.
After an exclusive IMAX engagement beginning February 20, 2026, EPiC is set for a wider U.S. theatrical release on February 27, 2026, distributed by Neon.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a documentary film directed by Baz Luhrmann that reassembles previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley’s Las Vegas residencies and tours, paired with restored audio and intimate archival recordings of Presley himself. The film invites audiences to experience Presley’s enduring musical genius and performative energy through a tapestry of concert footage, rare rehearsals, and life moments drawn from deep within the Warner Bros. film archives. Luhrmann characterizes the project as something unprecedented in the Elvis canon that honors Presley’s performance mastery while offering deeper insights into his humanity and inner life.
Director Baz Luhrmann has offered insight into his vision for the film, explaining the creative ambition behind EPiC, saying, “We made the decision that we should let Elvis sing and tell his story himself.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 86 percent Tomatometer score, with critics describing the film as a remarkable fusion of documentary and concert cinema that elevates Presley’s voice and musical legacy to the foreground of its narrative.
Watch the official trailer for EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert above.
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