V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film (03-Jun-2025)

V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film represents a milestone in live entertainment, an unparalleled cinematic experience showcased exclusively at the technologically advanced Sphere in Las Vegas. This visual and auditory masterpiece, co-directed by visionary artist Morleigh Steinberg and U2's influential guitarist The Edge, who also co-produced the film alongside Bono and Adam Clayton, captures the essence and magnitude of the historic 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere' residency. This residency not only marked the grand opening of Sphere but also became a cultural phenomenon, drawing over 700,000 attendees from more than 100 countries across 40 completely sold-out shows between September 2023 and March 2024. The film is a technical marvel, being the first production shot entirely with Sphere Entertainment's revolutionary Big Sky camera system. These ultra-high-resolution cameras capture every nuance of the band's performance with astonishing scale, sharpness, and clarity, offering a visual intimacy that redefines the concert film concept. The immersion is completed by the deployment of Sphere's proprietary technologies: the world's largest and highest-resolution interior LED screen (160,000 sq. ft., 16K x 16K), Sphere Immersive Sound powered by HOLOPLOT, ensuring pristine and personalized audio for every viewer, and haptic seats that transmit vibrations, allowing the audience to feel the music viscerally. As The Edge noted, the intention was to offer an experience that not only replicated the feeling of being at the concert but intensified it. Originally artistically directed by longtime U2 collaborator Willie Williams, the 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere' residency was a critically acclaimed spectacle that combined the band's iconic music with stunning visuals created by renowned artists like Es Devlin, John Gerrard, and Marco Brambilla, with additional production by Brian Eno. V-U2 is not merely a recording of these shows; it is a cinematic reinterpretation that seeks to transport viewers into the heart of the energy and beauty of the live performance, creating an unforgettable experience only possible at Sphere. The film has an approximate runtime of 82 minutes.