Billie Eilish, James Cameron to release 3D concert film

Billie Eilish announced a 3D concert film co-directed with James Cameron titled “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)” during her final tour stop in San Francisco, with Paramount releasing it in theaters on March 20, 2026consequence.
The film was captured during four shows in Manchester, England, in July, with Eilish calling the project “a dream come true” after completing her 106-show tourconsequence.
Cameron is preparing to release “Avatar: Fire and Ash” on December 19, which could showcase trailers for the Eilish film to large audiences, while Paramount aims to capitalize on the concert film market following the success of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour”deadline.

Billie Eilish Announces 3D Concert Film Co-Directed by James Cameron

Billie Eilish revealed on Sunday night that her new 3D concert film, co-directed with Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron, will hit theaters on March 20, 2026. The announcement came during her final tour stop in San Francisco at Chase Center, marking the end of her 106-show “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour.consequence

The nine-time Grammy winner shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo with Cameron and writing: “This has been one of my favorite tours everrrrrr and being able to capture it and co-direct this film with @jamescameronofficial has truly been a dream come true. can’t wait for you all to see it :’).deadline

A Strategic Partnership

“HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)” will be distributed by Paramount Pictures in partnership with Darkroom Records, Interscope Films, and Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment. The film was captured during Eilish’s four-night residency at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, in July 2025. Cameron, known for directing “Titanic,” “Avatar,” and other blockbusters, attended those performances with his film crew.deadline

The timing of the release is notable for Paramount, which recently announced plans to increase its feature film output to at least 15 films in 2026. The studio previously distributed the successful 3D concert film “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” in 2011, which grossed $73 million domestically.variety

Following Industry Success

The concert film industry has seen recent box office success, most notably with Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” which became the highest-grossing concert film of all time with $261.6 million worldwide. Eilish’s previous concert film, “Live at the O2,” had a limited release in 2023 through Trafalgar Releasing, earning $1.29 million domestically.variety

Cameron’s next film, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” is scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, providing an opportunity to showcase trailers for Eilish’s concert film to large audiences. The director has been advancing 3D technology through his Lightstorm Vision venture, which recently partnered with Meta to scale creation of world-class 3D entertainment.deadline