Overview
- Paramount’s presentation at CinemaCon on Thursday showed 3D scenes from Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) and confirmed a May 8 theatrical opening.
- James Cameron said the team built a new generation of 3D camera systems with super‑long lenses that let crews shoot from the back of stadiums.
- The production used a virtual‑reality 3D pipeline through a partnership with Meta and Cameron’s Lightstorm, aiming to heighten depth and presence on the big screen.
- The film intercuts on‑stage performances with backstage and downtime moments captured during Eilish’s sold‑out Manchester run, with Eilish and Cameron credited as co‑directors.
- Eilish framed the release as a VIP experience for fans who could not attend, with Paramount positioning it for premium large‑format theaters as concert films become reliable box‑office draws.