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George Michael’s Faith Tour Concert Film Release Date

Nearly four decades after George Michael’s landmark Faith Tour electrified audiences, the long‑lost concert film capturing his 1988 Paris performances will finally reach movie theaters. George Michael: The Faith Tour is officially slated to open in theaters on Friday, December 11, 2026, in the U.S. The film is 1 hour and 53 minutes long. A promo for the Faith Tour concert film premiered before the Wham! 10 Days in China documentary on July 28, 2026, in the U.S.

A Rediscovered Gem from the Height of the Faith Era

The film documents George Michael’s two sold‑out shows at the Palais Omnisports de Paris‑Bercy, filmed on May 30 and 31, 1988, during the European leg of his first solo headlining tour. Captured with 14 cameras on 35mm film, the footage has been restored and remastered.

Directed by George Michael’s longtime collaborators Andy Morahan and David Austin, the film showcases Michael at the peak of his creative and cultural power — delivering performances that defined an era and cemented his status as one of pop music’s most magnetic live artists.

Global Distribution and Premium Format Release

The worldwide rollout is being led by Universal Pictures Content Group (international territories) and Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk division (North America). In the U.S., the film will also receive exclusive early-access IMAX screenings, offering fans an immersive, large‑format experience of the restored concert.

Opening Short Film: Finding Faith

The theatrical release will be preceded by Finding Faith, a new short film directed by Mary McCartney. The short features:

  • Unseen photographs of George Michael by Herb Ritts
  • A previously unheard voice‑over interview with Michael
  • Behind‑the‑scenes footage from the original Faith music video shoot

A New Live Album to Accompany the Film

Coinciding with the December 11 release, George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment will issue The Faith Tour — an 18‑track live album featuring previously unreleased recordings from both Wham! and Michael’s solo catalog. It offers fans a definitive audio counterpart to the restored concert film.

Why This Release Matters

For longtime fans, the film represents the return of a legendary performance once thought lost to time. For new audiences, it offers a rare front‑row seat to George Michael’s artistry at its most electrifying — a reminder of his enduring influence on pop music, performance, and culture.

With its December 11, 2026, theatrical debut, George Michael: The Faith Tour stands poised to become a celebration of George Michael’s legacy.

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George Michael’s Faith Tour Concert Film Secures Worldwide Distribution Through Universal and Bleecker Street

Nearly four decades after George Michael’s Faith Tour defined an era of pop performance, his landmark 1988 concert is poised for a global cinematic revival. The newly restored film, George Michael: The Faith Tour, has been acquired for worldwide distribution through a major partnership between Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk division, signaling one of the most ambitious music‑film releases of 2026.

A Global Partnership Built on Legacy

Under the deal, Universal Pictures Content Group will oversee international distribution, while Bleecker Street handles North American theatrical release through its event‑cinema arm, Crosswalk.

Executives from both companies describe the project as a milestone in music‑film distribution. According to Variety, Helen Parker, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Universal Pictures Content Group, called George’s performance “a magnetic force of charisma and connection with the audience.” Kent Sanderson, CEO of Bleecker Street, emphasized that the Faith Tour represents George “at the height of his creative and cultural power.”

Restoration Meets Modern Exhibition

The concert film, originally captured on 35mm film with 14 cameras, has undergone a meticulous restoration led by George Michael Entertainment, Mercury Studios, and Globe Originals. The remastering process revives the original cinematic texture while adapting it for premium theatrical formats, including IMAX early‑access screenings in select cities.

Opening with “Finding Faith”

The film begins with Finding Faith, a short directed by Mary McCartney, featuring unheard interview audio, unseen Herb Ritts photography, and behind‑the‑scenes footage from the Faith music video. This prelude sets the emotional tone for the concert experience, grounding the film in George’s voice and creative vision.

A Coordinated Global Rollout

The worldwide release will coincide with the launch of “The Faith Tour” live album, produced by Sony Music Entertainment and George Michael Entertainment. The album features 18 remastered tracks from George’s solo and Wham! catalog, creating a unified campaign across film, music, and digital platforms.

Preserving a Cultural Icon

For longtime fans, the film is a long‑awaited restoration of one of George Michael’s most defining live moments. For new audiences, it’s an introduction to an artist whose influence continues to shape pop, soul, and performance art worldwide.

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Andrew Ridgeley Makes Appearance at London Screening of WHAM! 10 Days in China

Andrew Ridgeley stepped back into the spotlight on July 14, 2026, for a special London screening of the new documentary WHAM! 10 Days in China.

A Documentary Revisiting a Landmark Moment

WHAM! 10 Days in China, directed by Mike Christie, explores the duo’s groundbreaking tour as the first Western pop group to perform in communist China. The film blends restored archival footage with new interviews, including Andrew’s own reflections on the cultural significance of the trip. The documentary arrives in theaters on July 28, 2026, offering fans the most comprehensive look yet at the tour that helped cement Wham!’s global legacy.

It is remarkable to see people’s first reaction to that kind of genre of music. It’s evident that some had never actually been exposed to that before.

In hindsight, being able to understand what it meant to those people, it was touching and moving and gave the whole trip a substance and meaning that perhaps didn’t have previously. I think George would feel the same way.”

Andrew Ridgeley
“‘It still catches me’ says emotional Andrew Ridgeley over losing best friend George Michael ahead of new Wham! film” – Daily Star

A Rare Step Back Into Public Life

Although Andrew has largely lived privately since the early 1990s, he has made a handful of meaningful appearances in recent years. In May 2026, he accepted the Academy Fellowship at The Ivors Awards on behalf of George Michael, sharing heartfelt reflections on what the honor would have meant to his late friend.

His appearance at the WHAM! 10 Days in China screening continues that quiet but significant pattern: Andrew emerging publicly when it matters most—when celebrating Wham!’s legacy, George Michael’s memory, and the cultural impact they made together.

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Wham!’s The Final: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of a Pop Landmark

On June 28, 1986, 72,000 fans filled Wembley Stadium for what would become one of the most iconic farewells in pop history: Wham!’s The Final—a six‑hour celebration of joy, gratitude, and the end of an era.

Forty years later, the concert still stands as a defining moment not only for George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, but for 1980s pop culture itself.

A Farewell Announced With Love

Earlier that year, Wham! publicly confirmed they would part ways, with George Michael explaining the split as an amicable, intentional transition into adulthood and artistic independence.

June 28, 1986: Wembley Says Goodbye

The Final opened with the premiere of Wham! in China: Foreign Skies, shown on giant screens — setting a record for the largest audience ever to attend a film premiere.

A massive black curtain emblazoned with THE FINAL dropped to reveal George Michael in leather and sunglasses, launching into an extended intro of “Everything She Wants.” Andrew Ridgeley, Pepsi DeMacque, and Shirlie Holliman soon joined him, kicking off a setlist that traced the full arc of Wham!’s meteoric career.

During “Bad Boys,” Pepsi and Shirlie appeared in playful bouffant wigs.

Elton John, dressed in full Ronald McDonald makeup and costume performed “Candle in the Wind.”

For the encore, Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran joined Elton John and Wham! for a final, exuberant performance of “I’m Your Man.”

The atmosphere was electric — fans waving orange program cards, George dividing the stadium into singing sections, and the duo repeatedly thanking the audience for their support.

A Day of Endings and Beginnings

In a poetic twist, Wham!’s final single “The Edge of Heaven” hit No. 1 on the UK charts the same day as the Wembley concert. It was a triumphant close to a career that had lasted just three years but reshaped the sound of 1980s pop.

George Michael, only 23, was already preparing for a more mature artistic path — one that would soon lead to Faith and global superstardom. Andrew Ridgeley, too, stepped into a new chapter, supported by the legacy they had built together.

Why The Final Still Matters 40 Years Later

Four decades on, The Final remains a cultural touchstone because it captured something rare: a pop group choosing to end at their peak, with gratitude, spectacle, and love.

It honored the fans who propelled Wham! to global success.

It showcased George Michael’s evolution into a once‑in‑a‑generation artist.

It preserved the joy, color, and optimism that defined Wham!’s music.

It demonstrated a friendship strong enough to end with celebration rather than conflict.

The images of that day — sunlight over Wembley, fans waving, George and Andrew embracing — still resonate as symbols of a band that knew exactly how to say goodbye.

A Legacy That Still Shines

As we mark the 40th anniversary of The Final, Wham!’s music continues to inspire new generations. From “Wake Me Up Before You Go‑Go” to “Everything She Wants,” their songs remain timeless, joyful, and unmistakably theirs.

And on June 28, 1986, they gave the world a farewell worthy of their legacy.

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Remembering George Michael on his 63rd Birthday

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June 25, 2026 — Ten Birthdays without George Michael in our World

George Michael’s songwriting and singing was a gift of which we all wanted more. We wanted decades more of pop hits, thought-provoking lyrics, and up-beat dance songs we could enjoy.

Sadly, that was not to be.

While he was alive, George Michael’s birthday was a day to be happy for George and think about all the music that was to come. We always wanted more music. We still do.

As we hear about The Faith Tour Film and the Wham! 10 Days in China documentary, those are exciting moments that will be forgotten by next year.

But the days of June 25th and December 25th are the meaningful days for a George Michael fan. They are days that we consider how much George Michael gave us and the world. And they are days of sadness of what will never be.

We are all so very fortunate that George Michael lives on through his music — that there will always be a part of him for us and generations to come.

And that songwriting legacy is what George Michael always wanted.

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