Paramount to release Eilish concert film

Paramount Pictures has already put Billie Eilish’s concert film into theaters, with the studio listing *Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)* for a May 8, 2026 release. The film’s official ticketing site is live and carrying showtimes, and Paramount’s movie page says the project was presented in immersive 3D. (paramountpictures.com) The timing matters because early summaries of the summer movie slate described the film as a coming attraction for the season. (paramountpictures.com) Paramount’s own materials now show that release has already happened, making this less an announcement of a future debut than a clarification of where the film stands in its rollout. (hitmehardandsoftmovie.com) ### So is this a planned summer release, or is it already out? May 8, 2026 is the date Paramount lists for the theatrical release. The official site also says “In theatres May 08 2026” and includes current screening information. (paramountpictures.com) The Associated Press summer movie guide, distributed through newspaper sites including Newsday, included the film in a broader May-to-August calendar. That appears to have placed the Eilish title in the summer lineup even though the film had already reached theaters in early May. ### What exactly is Paramount releasing? (paramountpictures.com) Paramount describes the movie as a concert film captured during Eilish’s sold-out world tour. The studio says the project brings the performances to the big screen as an “innovative new concert experience” in 3D. (paramountpictures.com) The official ticketing site and film listings identify it as *Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)*. IMDb lists a running time of 1 hour and 54 minutes and identifies the movie as a concert documentary. ### Where was the footage shot? Manchester’s Co-op Live is identified in coverage tied to the film as the venue used for the concert footage. (newsday.com) An Associated Press review published through U.S. News said Eilish appears before a sold-out crowd of more than 23,000 fans at Manchester’s arena. (paramountpictures.com) IMDb’s film page says the movie documents the Manchester shows. That matches the earlier reporting that the film was built from Eilish’s performances there. ### Why is James Cameron attached to a Billie Eilish concert movie? (hitmehardandsoftmovie.com) James Cameron is credited by Paramount as a director alongside Billie Eilish. The studio’s official page says the film is directed by Academy Award winners Cameron and Eilish. KQED reported that the 3D concert film was Cameron’s idea and said he approached Eilish’s family about shooting the tour in that format. The New York Times also described the film as a collaboration between Eilish and Cameron built around 3D camera technology. (usnews.com) (imdb.com) ### What can viewers do next? The official movie site is now the clearest next stop for viewers because it lists screenings and ticket options by theater. Paramount’s page also directs audiences to get tickets for the current theatrical run. Streaming has not been announced on Paramount’s official page. (paramountpictures.com) Decider reported last week that the film was not on Netflix or Prime Video and noted Paramount releases typically move to Paramount+ later, but Paramount had not posted a streaming date. (decider.com) (hitmehardandsoftmovie.com) (kqed.org)