If you missed the experience that was Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour– no worries. Soon, it will be in a movie theater near you. Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will premiere in theaters this December.
AMC Theaters confirmed the news on their website on Monday.
What will be concert film be about?
“RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception to the opening show in Stockholm, Sweden, to the grand finale in Kansas City, Missouri,” read the official press release. “It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim by International and US media alike, Beyoncé’s outstanding performance during RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, acceptance, and shared joy. Its maximalist production welcomed more than 2.7 million fans from around the world, who travelled across oceans to enjoy Club RENAISSANCE. Now, millions of moviegoers will get caught up in the Joy Parade, the monumental dance party that celebrates everyone’s right to be themselves, close to home.”
When will Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé premiere?
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé premieres in theaters on Friday, Dec. 1st for a minimum of four weeks in US, Canada, and Mexico . Tickets for the Renaissance film are available now at Fandango and AMC. Additional international dates are expected to be announced in the coming days according to AMC CEO Adam Aron.
“The release date for other international screenings throughout the world will be announced later in October,” Aron tweeted. “This is such exciting news for AMC and for the world’s entire movie theatre industry.”
The Bey effect is also having its effect on AMC’s shares. According to Forbes, AMC Entertainment shares went up 1.5% during premarket trading on Monday morning after the company announced it would distribute the Renaissance concert film in the U.S.
Beyoncé wrapped her Renaissance World Tour in Kansas City after 56 sold-out stadium dates. It is the highest-grossing female tour in history, breaking the previous record of Madonna’s “Sticky & Sweet Tour” (2008-2009)
