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Billie Eilish Concert Film to Premiere at Westwood Village Theatre Before Renovations

Paramount Pictures will premiere the Billie Eilish concert film at Westwood's historic Village Theatre on May 6. The film, co-directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish, was captured during her sold-out world tour and opens in theaters on May 8. The theater, purchased in 2024, will host limited events this summer before a one-year renovation starting in the fall.

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Details Paramount Pictures is partnering with Westwood Village's historic Village Theatre for the premiere of "Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" on May 6, according to Variety. The concert film was co-directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish and was filmed during Eilish's sold-out world tour. It is scheduled to open in theaters on May 8.

and the Village Directors Circle purchased the theater in 2024. In partnership with the American Cinematheque, they plan to present a limited number of premieres and screenings this summer. The theater will then undergo a one-year renovation and restoration starting in the fall.

Key Facts

May 6 premiere
at Westwood Village Theatre
Co-directors
James Cameron and Billie Eilish
Theater purchase
by Jason Reitman in 2024
Renovation start
in fall for one year
Film opening
in theaters on May 8

Story Timeline

5 events
  1. May 8, 2026

    The concert film opens in theaters nationwide.

    1 source@Variety
  2. May 6, 2026

    Premiere of the Billie Eilish concert film takes place at Westwood Village Theatre.

    1 source@Variety
  3. Summer 2026

    Limited premieres and screenings presented at the theater in partnership with American Cinematheque.

    1 source@Variety
  4. Fall 2026

    One-year renovation and restoration of the theater begins.

    1 source@Variety
  5. 2024

    Jason Reitman and the Village Directors Circle purchased the theater.

    1 source@Variety

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Renovation could preserve the theater's historic status for future events.

  2. 02

    The premiere could increase visibility for the historic theater ahead of its renovation.

  3. 03

    The film's release might boost ticket sales for Paramount Pictures.

  4. 04

    Limited summer screenings may attract audiences to the venue before closure.

  5. 05

    Partnership with American Cinematheque may lead to more cultural programming.

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PublishedApr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

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