Beyoncé Fans Swarm Cinemas for Premiere of New Concert Film
The music world is abuzz with excitement as Beyoncé’s new concert film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, hit cinemas on December 1. The documentary takes fans behind the scenes of the singer’s latest album, Renaissance, and the epic tour that followed.
The tour, which became one of the most lucrative in history, featured Beyoncé as a news anchor, riding high-flying glitter horses, and even riding a tank on stage. With such a monumental tour, it was inevitable that a movie would follow, especially since Beyoncé has released six music-related film projects since 2011.
As fans continue to hum lyrics from Renaissance some 17 months after its release, the burning question on everyone’s minds is: where can I watch Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé?
For now, the only way to watch Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour film is in cinemas, following its worldwide premiere on December 1. The distribution deal with AMC theaters proved effective, with the film topping the box office for the first weekend of December, raking in $21 million.
According to AMC, the film will be shown on Thursdays through Sundays for a minimum of four weeks, though the theatrical run might vary in different countries. As for the film’s eventual destination post-theaters, it is unclear if Renaissance will land on any streaming services, with the official arrival date still unknown.
Beyoncé’s two most recent music films, titled Homecoming and Black Is King, premiered exclusively on Netflix and Disney Plus, respectively, indicating that the singer is not against a streaming release. However, it is likely that Renaissance will first be available to rent.
Taking cues from Taylor Swift’s recent release, it’s possible that Beyoncé’s Renaissance might be available for at-home viewing sometime in early 2024, roughly 45 days after its cinema debut.
As for streaming, it has been confirmed that Renaissance won’t be available on Max, but there is a possibility that AMC might license the film out to a streaming service at some point. For now, the only way to watch the film is to head to your local cinema. Beyoncé fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see the concert film from the queen of R&B in the comfort of their own homes.