EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a 98‑minute, high‑energy documentary‑concert hybrid that takes you straight into the heart of the King’s legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s. Baz Luhrmann, who just wrapped up his 2022 biopic Elvis, dug deep into the Warner Bros. archives and unearthed 68 boxes of 35mm and 8mm footage that had been hidden in salt mines in Kansas. The film stitches together long‑lost Las Vegas performances, rare 16mm clips from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm gems from the Graceland archive, all synced to newly restored audio. Even more special is a 45‑minute recording of Elvis himself talking about his life, a treasure that Luhrmann found while researching his earlier film. The result is a fresh, almost “raw” look at the man behind the myth—concert footage that feels intimate, yet still packed with the showmanship that made Elvis a global icon.

The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, and was later screened at Graceland on January 8, 2026—just a day before what would have been Presley's 91st birthday. It opened in IMAX cinemas on February 20, 2026, and rolled out to conventional screens a week later. Critics have been raving: Variety’s Owen Gleiberman called it “one of the most exciting concert films you’ve ever seen,” while The Guardian’s Radheyan Simonpillai praised the performances but noted a lack of critical depth. On Rotten Tomatoes, 96 % of 96 reviews are positive, and Metacritic gave it an 88/100, a score that signals universal acclaim. CinemaScore audiences gave it an A+, a rare feat for a documentary‑concert hybrid.

If you’re an Elvis fan, a lover of live music, or someone who enjoys behind‑the‑scenes footage, EPiC will feel like a backstage pass to the King’s world. The film’s blend of on‑stage spectacle and off‑stage humanity offers a new entry in the Elvis canon that feels both fresh and respectful. On the flip side, if you’re looking for a traditional biopic narrative or a deep, investigative documentary, you might find the film a bit light on context. Still, the sheer energy of the performances and the rare audio interviews make it a must‑watch for anyone curious about how Elvis lived and performed.

With a worldwide box‑office haul of about $6.3 million—$4.3 million domestically and $2 million internationally—the film proves that there’s still a huge appetite for the King’s legacy. Whether you’re a die‑hard fan or just a curious moviegoer, EPiC offers a unique, almost cinematic experience that brings Elvis’s music and personality to life in a way that feels both epic and intimate.