Everything We Know So Far About Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Tour Movie

As the BeyHive continues to wait for the visuals for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album, Queen Bey has a new movie for fans to tide them over.

“Renaissance: The Beyoncé Movie” will premiere in theaters on Friday, though some theaters will hold late-night screenings the day before. The film is a documentary and concert film, which means it will depict live performances as well as behind-the-scenes proceedings.

Here’s what else you need to know about the theatrical release of “Renaissance.”

What was the premiere like?

The “chrome carpet” was rolled out at Saturday’s Los Angeles premiere at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Guests included A-listers including Jay-Z (Beyoncé’s husband), Kris Jenner, Gabrielle Union, Lizzo and Janelle Monáe. Beyoncé’s former Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LaTavia Robertson and Letoya Luckett were also in attendance.

Today reports that attendees were given Beyoncé’s new perfume spray. The iconic “Renaissance” disco polo is also on display.

The film’s international premiere will take place in London on Thursday.

When was the movie shot?

According to its website, the film chronicles the tour’s “beginning, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, and the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.”

The film was filmed during the Renaissance World Tour, which ran 56 stops from March 10 to October 1.

Where can I watch this movie?

Starting Friday, “Renaissance” will play in thousands of theaters around the world, including AMC Theatres, Alamo Drafthouses, Cinemark, Regal, Cinepolis and Cineplex, AMC said in a press release.

AMC said the film will be released “on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for at least four weeks, with multiple showings scheduled throughout the day.” Standard viewing tickets are $22 (tax included). IMAX and Dolby screenings will be available at select AMC theaters for an additional fee.

AMC Theaters will display “Renaissance” style posters, mugs, popcorn buckets and cocktails. The Alamo Drawing Room will also provide exclusive “concert packages” and beverages for the film.

What kind of movie is “Renaissance”?

“Renaissance” will feature concert footage and behind-the-scenes planning of the tour.

According to TODAY, this hybrid format may be familiar to fans who have seen Beyoncé’s previous live performance films, such as “Homecoming” and “Live at Roseland: Elements of 4.”

Is there a dress code?

While Beyoncé didn’t impose a strict dress code for fans to watch the film, her Los Angeles premiere called for “comfortably glam” attire. The London premiere will bring guests a “high-end luxury” experience. Some fans said they would adhere to the dress code at their screenings, while others said they would choose something more “comfortable” – a reference to a song from the album.

Those taking a Renaissance journey during Virgo season, the astrological window between August 23 and September 23. Beyoncé, who was born on September 22, asked her to wear silver as a birthday request. 4. As a result, silver, chrome and disco-inspired costumes have become synonymous with Renaissance tours and are likely to be seen during movie screenings.

Will the film have a financial impact?

Like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé has helped boost consumer spending this year by touring. CNBC reports that the movie industry is still recovering from the pandemic, and the “Renaissance” movie is expected to give movie theaters a much-needed boost, especially since it is released during a historic box office downturn.

Is Beyoncé worthy of an Oscar nomination?

Under current Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences guidelines, “Renaissance” is ineligible for an Oscar nomination.

The academy’s bylaws state that “works that are promotional or instructional in nature are not eligible, nor are works that are essentially unfiltered recordings of performances.”

Beyoncé is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Be Alive,” which was written for the 2021 film “King Richard,” about tennis players Venus and Serena. A biopic of Williams’ father.