Brett Morgen to Release David Bowie Concert Film in 2027
The remastered Stage concert film featuring 1978 Isolar II tour footage will debut in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Director Brett Morgen will premiere a remastered concert film titled Stage at the 77th Berlin film festival in February 2027. The project, which began in 2018, transforms archival 1978 Isolar II tour footage into a multimedia arena experience.
Why it matters
This project offers a technological reimagining of David Bowie's 1978 concert performances by utilizing immersive audio and transparent LED screens. It builds upon the success of Morgen's previous documentary work with the estate of David Bowie.
The film utilizes 35mm footage originally captured by David Hemmings in 1978. Director Brett Morgen previously received a 2024 Grammy Award for best music film for his documentary work.
The players
Brett Morgen
He is a filmmaker and director who won a Grammy for best music film in 2024 and directed the documentary Moonage Daydream.
David Bowie
He was a legendary musician and performer known for his influential work in rock and glam, including the 1978 Isolar II world tour.
David Hemmings
He was an actor and director who originally filmed David Bowie at the Earls Court arena in 1978.
The details
Brett Morgen transformed the original 1978 footage using modern relighting, color grading, and hand painting techniques. The resulting film will be presented in arenas as a multimedia show designed to simulate Bowie's presence through lighting design and multiple screens.
Timeline
1978: The Isolar II world tour occurs.
2018: The project to bring the concert footage to arenas begins.
February 2027: The film premieres at the 77th Berlin film festival.
2027: The film is scheduled to tour in arenas.
Industry Dynamics
The project follows a trend of leveraging archival concert footage through advanced digital restoration and immersive exhibition technology. This positions the production as a major successor to previous high-grossing music documentaries in the global arena market.
Audiences can experience the remastered performance through a multimedia arena show rather than standard theatrical screenings. The film and tour allow fans to view the 1978 Isolar II tour footage through modern immersive audio and transparent LED screen technology.
The takeaway
This project demonstrates how historical concert footage can be extended into new multimedia experiences through technological restoration. Fans should look for 2027 tour announcements to determine if the immersive show will visit their local arena.
What happens next
The film Stage is scheduled to hold its premiere at the 77th Berlin film festival in February 2027, followed by a series of arena tour dates later that year.
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