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George Michael Concert Film From 1988 Acquired for Late 2026 Theater Release

Never-before-seen footage from the Faith Tour's European leg will screen in IMAX alongside a newly discovered audio interview with Michael.

George Michael at the Equality Rocks concert held on April 29, 2000 at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C., USA.
George Michael at the Equality Rocks concert held…      George Michael    David from Washington, D.C. / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM PDT

A never-before-seen concert film of George Michael will hit theaters worldwide in late 2026, after Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street's event cinema division Crosswalk acquired international and North American rights to the project.

According to Variety, the film was shot at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy during the European leg of the Faith Tour in 1988. The footage was captured over two nights using a 14-camera shoot on 35mm film. The project had been assembled from archival material that was recently rediscovered.

The film is directed by Andy Morahan and David Austin, both longtime George Michael collaborators. Morahan previously directed the music videos for "Last Christmas," "Faith," and "Careless Whisper." Austin directed "George Michael: Freedom Uncut" and "George Michael at the Palais Garnier, Paris."

The film opens with an original short titled "Finding Faith," which features voiceover from Michael during an unheard interview. The short also includes unseen images captured by photographer Herb Ritts and behind-the-scenes footage from the "Faith" music video. A separate original short film by Mary McCartney will screen before the main feature.

In the U.S., Bleecker Street will partner with IMAX on exclusive early access screenings. The film will be released in premium formats worldwide. The deal was negotiated by Helen Parker for Universal Pictures Content Group and Avy Eschenasy for Bleecker Street.

Helen Parker, EVP at Universal Pictures Content Group, said in a statement: "George at the height of the Faith tour was simply electrifying — there's a magnetic force of charisma and connection with the audience that feels just as powerful today as it did then. To see these performances brought to life on the big screen, in such a cinematic and immersive way, makes this incredibly special — particularly for those who were there or remember that moment so vividly. We also can't wait for a whole new generation to experience just how extraordinary he was as a creative force, performer and musical auteur."

Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson said, "An icon of his generation and beyond, George Michael was at the height of his creative and cultural power during the Faith tour, a defining moment that was made for the big screen. Through beautifully restored archival footage and intimate, never-before-heard interviews, audiences will be given a front-row seat to a beloved artist at the peak of his impact."

Ken Danquah, Chief Finance and Commercial Officer at Mercury Studios, said, "We are incredibly proud of 'George Michael: The Faith Tour' and the extraordinary craftsmanship that has gone into bringing this footage to life."

The film is produced by George Michael Entertainment and Globe Originals, in partnership with Mercury Studios.

Alongside the theatrical release, George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment will release an 18-track live album of previously unreleased recordings. The album, titled "The Faith Tour," features hits from both Michael's Wham! and solo catalogues.

Michael, who was a founding member of the duo Wham!, died in 2016 at the age of 53. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he sold more than 100 million albums.

George Michael performing at the Olympiahalle arena (Munich, Germany) in 2006, for the 25 Live tour.
George Michael performing at the Olympiahalle are…      George Michael    Insasse / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)