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Experience Elvis Like Never Before: IMAX Concert Film Debuts

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Baz Luhrmann's EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert aims to deliver a concert experience Elvis never had.
The film blends performance footage with Presley narrating his life, using unseen 1970s material.
Luhrmann says the project reflects a personal connection and a duty to honor Presley’s legacy.
It includes concert performances and candid moments, highlighting Presley’s humor and vulnerability.
Opens in IMAX on February 20 and goes nationwide February 27.

History

Historical Context

Elvis Presley's "Aloha from Hawaii" concert on January 14, 1973, was a landmark event, broadcast live via satellite to over 1 billion viewers across Asia and Oceania. This concert, which raised $75,000 for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund, showcased Presley's enduring influence as a cultural icon and marked a significant moment in television history, setting a precedent for future live broadcasts.

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Story summary

Baz Luhrmann's EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert aims to deliver a concert experience Elvis never had.
The film blends performance footage with Presley narrating his life, using unseen 1970s material.
Luhrmann says the project reflects a personal connection and a duty to honor Presley’s legacy.
It includes concert performances and candid moments, highlighting Presley’s humor and vulnerability.
Opens in IMAX on February 20 and goes nationwide February 27.

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