Billie Eilish and James Cameron to debut 3D concert film at Westwood’s Village Theatre

Paramount Pictures will present the high-tech May 6 premiere at the historic movie palace before the legendary venue begins a year-long restoration.

Paramount Pictures announced today it will partner with the historic Village Theatre in Westwood to host a special premiere of Billie Eilish—Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D) on May 6, 2026.

Directed by Academy Award® winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish, and captured during Eilish’s sold-out world tour, the film brings an innovative new concert experience to theaters on May 8, 2026. 

Said Cameron, “I have known the Village Theatre in Westwood as an iconic picture palace since before I started directing, back in the Cretaceous. It is moving, to me, to know that Billie and I are premiering our new film in 2026 at a theater that has so much meaning to LA’s cinematic history. It’s also uplifting that friends of the Village Theatre have banded together to protect and preserve it, in an age when our dream of cinema itself is at risk.”

“Premiering this movie at the legendary Village Theatre in my hometown is a dream for me,” said Eilish.

For the premiere, Dolby has fully refurbished the Village Theatre’s projection booth, ensuring the one‑night‑only event is presented at the highest technical standard, including immersive 3D. 

“We believe deeply in the theatrical experience for generations to come,” said Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Co‑Chairs of Paramount Pictures. “Before the Village Theatre begins its next chapter, it felt especially meaningful to open its doors for legendary filmmaker James Cameron and Billie Eilish, a cultural icon and L.A. native.”

American Cinematheque and the Village Directors Circle, led by filmmaker Jason Reitman, will be announcing a limited number of premieres and screenings this summer to support the 12-month restoration and renovation that will commence this Fall. 

The Village Theater has been closed since July 2024, and that year alone saw the premiere of Challengers and Abigail in April. It has been the site of many premieres and special screenings, including the Beyond Fest screening of James Cameron’s The Abyss: Special Edition, and is beloved by cinema fans in Los Angeles. Its historic value and prestige cannot be understated. 

Said Reitman, “James Cameron, Billie Eilish, and Paramount could have chosen any theater in LA to debut their groundbreaking concert film. We’re thrilled that they picked the Westwood Village. The restoration of the Village Theatre wouldn’t be possible without the support of our brilliant directors and deep community, including LA’s own Billie Eilish!”

Located in the heart of Westwood, the Village Theatre has stood as one of Los Angeles’ most recognizable movie palaces since 1930.