Live performance film by Depeche Mode set for cinema release - Depeche Mode set to unveil a new live cinema production
Depeche Mode fans are in for a treat this fall as the British electronic duo is set to release a new concert film titled "Depeche Mode: M". The film, directed by the award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, will be shown in more than 2,500 theaters in 60 countries, including IMAX venues.
The film documents Depeche Mode’s three sold-out shows at Mexico City’s Foro Sol Stadium in September 2023 during their Memento Mori tour. Unlike a conventional concert documentary, it is described as a dynamic cinematic journey that interweaves live performance footage with thematic explorations of mortality and Mexican cultural traditions surrounding death.
The film's release comes as a surprise to fans, who have been eagerly awaiting new content from the band since the release of their 2023 album Memento Mori. The album, which is Latin for "remember that you must die", carries the same themes as the concert film, serving as a tribute to Mexican cultural themes and to the memory of Depeche Mode's late founding member Andy Fletcher, who passed away in 2022.
Frontman Dave Gahan stated the film highlights the deep connection between music, culture, and people, with Frias’ direction exploring how Mexican traditions around death resonate with the band’s music. The concert film also reflects the sizeable success of the Memento Mori tour, which was among the top-grossing rock tours of 2024, playing to over three million fans globally and earning nearly $125 million from 63 shows.
Tickets for "Depeche Mode: M" will be available starting September 17, 2025. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to ensure they don't miss out on this unique and immersive cinematic experience.
Sources: [1] Rolling Stone [2] Billboard [3] NME [4] Variety [5] Forbes
In summary:
- Title: Depeche Mode: M
- Release Date: October 28, 2025
- Screenings: 2,500+ theaters and IMAX venues worldwide in 60+ countries
- Ticket Sales: Begin September 17, 2025
- Director: Fernando Frías (award-winning Mexican filmmaker)
- Content: Live footage from 3 sold-out Mexico City shows on the Memento Mori tour, enriched with cinematic elements exploring Mexican cultural reflections on death and mortality, connected to the band’s music and themes from their 2023 album
- Significance: A tribute to Mexican cultural themes and to Andy Fletcher’s memory [1] Rolling Stone [2] Billboard [3] NME [4] Variety [5] Forbes
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