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Billy Idol Documentary Chronicles Rise, Fall, and Redemption

2/19/2026

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The documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" will be released in U.S. theaters Feb 26, 2025.
It premiered in Los Angeles Feb 23, 2025 and New York Feb 25, 2025.
Jonas Åkerlund directs the film, tracing Idol's journey from punk beginnings to rock stardom.
The film includes rare archival footage and interviews highlighting Idol's addiction and artistic decline.
The film first screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2025.

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Story summary

The documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" will be released in U.S. theaters Feb 26, 2025.
It premiered in Los Angeles Feb 23, 2025 and New York Feb 25, 2025.
Jonas Åkerlund directs the film, tracing Idol's journey from punk beginnings to rock stardom.
The film includes rare archival footage and interviews highlighting Idol's addiction and artistic decline.
The film first screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2025.