After debuting at the Tribeca Festival last summer, Billy Idol Should Be Dead opens today in theaters across the US and Canada. Jonas Åkerlund’s documentary about the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominee also now has an official trailer, premiering exclusively on Stereogum., per Stereogum.
The documentary combines rare archival footage with new interviews and animation and is in theaters now. separately, Brooklyn Vegan reported.
Fresh off his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Billy Idol Should Be Dead hits theaters this week. (Rolling Stone)
Local Watch
Billy Idol’s raw punk energy has always resonated with the rebellious spirit of Los Angeles, making his new documentary, “The State of Rebellion,” a must-see for anyone who remembers the Sunset Strip’s glory days. Catch this powerful look at the rock icon in theaters now, a fitting release for a legend who’s left an indelible mark on the city’s music scene.
Last updated February 27, 2026.
