Queen Concert Film Heads to IMAX Theaters: 'Front-Row Immersive Experience' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Queenis coming to the big screen!

Freddie Mercury,Brian May,Roger Taylorand John Deacon — the founding members of one of the most influential bands to come out of London in the 1970s — are having their story told like never before.

Queen IMAX Theaters Release.Courtesy Queen Rock Montreal

Courtesy Queen Rock Montreal

In an exclusive PEOPLE sneak peek, the band is seen rocking out on stage in all of their glory in front of adoring fans.

“This exhilarating live concert from 1981 is a window into Queen in their most unalloyed form, giving audiences a larger-than-life, front-row immersive experience,” the press release states.

“I don’t think we quite realized it at the time, but this film has preserved one of the highest peaks in Queen’s touring life, on stage in the old glory days. The director was very much focused on Freddie, and this now stands as probably the most precious intimate capture ever of Mr. Mercury at his full awesome power,” said May, 76.

Added Taylor, 74, “Enjoy. We were young!”

Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim Beach and Matilda Beach for Queen Films.

Freddie Mercury and Brian May.Courtesy Queen Rock Montreal

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The film captures what creators describe as “a pivotal moment in the band’s history.”

Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen in August 1980.Dick Darrell/Toronto Star via Getty

Dick Darrell/Toronto Star via Getty

While in Montreal, the band performed two shows, which allowed them to gather enough footage for “a full-length concert film to properly document their live show, highlighting the state-of-the art sound recording. Having spent almost two years on the road, the group was ready for such a challenge and hit Montreal in top form for what would end up being two consecutive sold out, legendary nights.”

Fans will experience rock and roll royalty hit the stage in The IMAX Experience®, which includes 12-channel surround sound, crystal-clear images, and IMAX’s customized theater geometry.

Queen Rock Montrealwill be available for one weekend only: Jan. 18-21, 2024.Tickets are on sale now at IMAX.com/queen.

source: people.com