Billie Eilish and James Cameron's Concert Film Slated for March 20, 2026 Release

The initial trailer has dropped for Billie Eilish’s ambitious concert film, titled “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D).” This production is being positioned as a landmark cinematic event. The film chronicles the pop superstar’s extensive global tour supporting her 2024 album release. Notably, the project was co-directed by Eilish herself alongside acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron.

James Cameron, celebrated for monumental works such as the Avatar franchise, has indicated that this concert film incorporates technological advancements previously unseen in this cinematic genre. The official premiere date for the movie is scheduled for March 20, 2026. The preview footage showcases the electrifying live performances captured during the tour, including stops in Manchester, alongside intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses that illuminate the profound connection between the artist and her devoted audience.

The “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour,” which marked Eilish’s seventh headlining tour, spanned from September 29, 2024, commencing in Quebec City, through to November 23, 2025, concluding in San Francisco. This massive undertaking encompassed a total of 106 concerts. A diverse lineup of artists served as special guests throughout the tour’s run, featuring names such as Nat & Alex Wolff, Towa Bird, The Marías, Young Miko, Ashnikko, Finneas, Tom Odell, Lola Young, Syd, Magdalena Bay, Yoasobi, Fujii Kaze, and Men I Trust.

Cameron emphasized the project’s unprecedented scope, stating clearly, “No one has ever filmed a concert movie on this scale before. We are deploying technology that has never been utilized in this way.” The resulting film masterfully blends the high-energy footage from the live shows with candid, revealing moments from backstage, offering viewers a deep dive into the emotional arc of the tour. In one particularly poignant segment captured on film, Eilish shares that this particular tour marked the first time she performed without her brother and long-time creative collaborator, Finneas.

Paramount Pictures is handling the theatrical distribution for the film. Production duties are shared among Lightstorm Entertainment, Darkroom Records, and Interscope Films. The film industry is keenly watching this release, viewing it as a potential turning point for the concert film genre, possibly ushering in a wider adoption of 3D technology in live performance documentation, much like the transition to color revolutionized traditional filmmaking decades ago. This endeavor clearly demonstrates Billie Eilish’s commitment to visual innovation in presenting her art, leveraging the expertise of one of contemporary cinema’s most influential directors.