New concert movie by Depeche Mode set for release
Depeche Mode fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the release of the band's new concert film, "Depeche Mode: M", set to hit cinemas and IMAX screens on October 28, 2025[1][2][3]. This limited theatrical release will be screened in over 2,500 cinemas across more than 60 countries[1][2][3]. Tickets will go on sale starting September 17, 2025[2][3].
The film, directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, captures footage from Depeche Mode’s three sold-out shows at Mexico City's Foro Sol Stadium in September 2023, during their extensive Memento Mori 2023-2024 world tour[1][2][3]. More than three million fans attended the 112 shows on this tour in total[2].
Rather than a traditional concert documentary, "M" is described as an expressive and dynamic cinematic journey that intertwines the live performances with deeper thematic explorations. The film uses dramatic interstitial scenes and archival material to explore the parallels between Depeche Mode’s music—especially from their Memento Mori album—and Mexican cultural reflections on death and mortality[1][3].
Fernando Frias frames the project as a unique journey into Mexican culture’s relationship with death, which aligns with the album’s Latin title meaning "remember that you must die." The film also gains poignancy due to the passing of founding member Andy Fletcher in 2022[1][3].
In the words of lead singer Dave Gahan, the film highlights "the deep connection between music, culture, and people," focusing on the Mexican audience’s profound connection to the band’s music and the themes of mortality[2].
Frias is noted for his acclaimed directing work, including the Ariel Award-winning film I'm No Longer Here and its Oscar-shortlisted international feature status[3].
This concert film offers both an electrifying live experience and a culturally rich meditation on mortality framed through Mexican tradition[1][2][3]. Don't miss out on this musical and spiritual journey when it hits cinemas worldwide this fall.
| Aspect | Details | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Release Date | October 28, 2025 | | Format | Cinemas and IMAX, limited theatrical release | | Number of Screens | Over 2,500 cinemas in 60+ countries | | Director | Fernando Frías (award-winning Mexican filmmaker) | | Source Footage | Three sold-out shows at Foro Sol Stadium, Mexico City, Sept 2023 | | Tour Featured | Memento Mori 2023-2024 world tour | | Themes | Music, mortality, Mexican cultural reflections on death | | Notable Context | Tribute following Andy Fletcher’s passing (2022) | | Tickets On Sale | From September 17, 2025 |
- Fans of Depeche Mode can look forward to a unique cinematic experience with the upcoming concert film, "Depeche Mode: M," as it delves into the parallels between their music, particularly from the "Memento Mori" album, and Mexican cultural reflections on death and mortality.
- This electrifying live concert film, directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, will offer an exploration of the deep connection between music, culture, and people, as it captures the band's sold-out shows in Mexico and delivers a culturally rich meditation on mortality framed through Mexican tradition.
