is circling back to U2. The groundbreaking Las Vegas entertainment venue has confirmed that it will present , an immersive concert film directed by Morleigh Steinberg and band member . Opening Sept.
5, the film is billed as a “one-of-a-kind cinematic experience” focused on the iconic band’s inaugural run with U2:UV Live at Sphere. U2 played to more 700,000 fans across 40 sold-out dates from September 2023 through March 2024. The shows one of U2’s most successful records, the chart-topping 1991 release , played in its entirety with selected tracks from other U2 efforts over the years.
is the first film ever to be shot entirely with Big Sky, an ultra-high-resolution camera system developed by Sphere Entertainment and designed to make audiences feel like experiencing the live performances. Also of note: makes use of Sphere’s haptic seats, which use vibrations so guests can “feel” the music. “The goal was to give the immersive movie goers as close to the live U2:UV concert experience as possible — and then some,” The Edge said in a statement.
“I’ve never seen a U2 show. I’m so relieved I caught a great one.” Added Steinberg: “We knew all the tremendous capabilities of the technology, but we didn’t know what to expect from the process of making this film.
The work became a true collaboration between band, artists, producers, and technology teams. The end result is a cinematic experience that transports viewers into the energy and beauty of the live .