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Billy Idol Documentary Premieres: A Punk Legend's Journey

3/26/2026

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The documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," directed by Jonas Åkerlund, premieres March 27, 2026, on Sky Arts and NOW.
It chronicles Billy Idol's arc from the London punk scene with Generation X to MTV superstardom.
The film features interviews with Steve Jones, Nile Rodgers, and Miley Cyrus, along with insights from Idol's family.
It explores his struggles with addiction and his cultural impact over nearly five decades.

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The documentary "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," directed by Jonas Åkerlund, premieres March 27, 2026, on Sky Arts and NOW.
It chronicles Billy Idol's arc from the London punk scene with Generation X to MTV superstardom.
The film features interviews with Steve Jones, Nile Rodgers, and Miley Cyrus, along with insights from Idol's family.
It explores his struggles with addiction and his cultural impact over nearly five decades.