Paramount Pictures has partnered with Westwood Village’s historic Village Theater to present the premiere of “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” on May 6th.
James Cameron and Billie Eilish co-directed a concert film shot during Eilish’s sold-out world tour. It will be released in theaters on May 8th.
Jason Reitman and the Village Directors Circle purchased the theater in 2024. In partnership with the American Cinematheque, a limited number of premieres and screenings will be presented this summer. The theater will then undergo renovation and restoration over the course of a year starting in the fall.
“Before I started directing, I knew Westwood’s Village Theater as an iconic picture palace since the Cretaceous period,” Cameron said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to know that in 2026 Billy and I will premiere our new work in a theater so meaningful to Los Angeles’ film history. I’m also heartened that the friends of the Billy Theater have come together to protect and preserve this theater at a time when dreams of cinema itself have disappeared.” risk. ”
“It’s a dream for me to premiere this film at the legendary Village Theater in my hometown,” Eilish said.
Paramount said the theater’s projection booth was renovated by Dolby for the premiere to ensure the one-night-only event was shown at “the highest technological standards, including immersive 3D.”
“We believe deeply that the theatrical experience will last for generations to come,” said Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairmen of Paramount Pictures. “As Village Theater begins its next chapter, we felt it was especially meaningful to open our doors to legendary director James Cameron and cultural icon and Los Angeles native Billie Eilish.”
Director Reitman said, “James Cameron, Billie Eilish, and Paramount could have chosen any theater in Los Angeles to release their groundbreaking concert film. We are thrilled that they chose Westwood Village. The restoration of the Village Theater would not have been possible without the support of our talented directors and deep community, including Billie Eilish in Los Angeles!”
Built in 1930, the Village Theater has hosted hundreds of premieres over the past 90 years.
