The 20 highest-grossing concert films of all time

20. Amazing Grace (2018)

Domestic gross: $4,450,456

The documentary captures Aretha Franklin recording her landmark 1972 live gospel album, "Amazing Grace," over two nights at Los Angeles' New Temple Missionary Baptist Church.

The film centers on Franklin's performances with the Southern California Community Choir.

19. Bring the Soul: The Movie (2019)

Domestic gross: $4,809,800

The documentary, directed by Park Jun-soo, BTS' primary director, centers on the band's 2018 "Love Yourself" world tour.

It shows behind-the-scenes glances at each band member's life outside of the band, including the emotional and mental weight that has come with their new fame.

18. Shine a Light (2008)

Domestic gross: $5,505,267

Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese films the Rolling Stones over two concerts at New York City's Beacon Theatre in 2006.

The documentary centers on the band's live performance while also including archival footage and guest appearances by Buddy Guy, Christina Aguilera, and Jack White.

17. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

Domestic gross: $6,206,566

Directed by Jon M. Chu, who also directed "Never Say Never," the documentary offers a behind-the-scenes and onstage look at Bieber during his 2013 "Believe" tour.

It follows the pop star as he performs for packed arenas while navigating fame and the challenges of his growing career.

16. Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience

Domestic gross: $7,232,818

Directed by award-winning filmmakers Paul Dugdale and Farah Khalid, the theatrical music film follows the K-pop group's sold-out performances at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in 2025.

It combines concert footage and behind-the-scenes content.

15. BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas (2023)

Domestic gross: $8,481,053

Directed by Oh Yoon-dong, the documentary features footage from the band's October 15, 2022, concert in Busan, South Korea.

The free Busan concert supported the city's bid to host the 2030 World Expo and was BTS's last performance with all seven members before military enlistments began.

14. U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)

Domestic gross: $8,600,823

Director Phil Joanou's documentary follows U2 during its "The Joshua Tree" tour, as the band sought to connect more with American blues, gospel, folk, and rock music.

It includes live performances, studio sessions, and scenes of Bono and his bandmates recording with artists such as B.B. King.

13. Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft (2026)

Domestic gross: $9,901,485

Co-directed by Billie Eilish and James Cameron, the 3D concert film captures Eilish's sold-out "Hit Me Hard and Soft" world tour.

It features performances of songs from the album, including "Birds of a Feather" and "Wildflower," alongside backstage footage of Eilish, her brother and collaborator Finneas, her band, and the production team behind the tour.

12. Stop Making Sense (1984)

Domestic gross: $10,306,902

Jonathan Demme's film documents Talking Heads' 1983 concerts at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

The performance begins with David Byrne alone onstage and gradually expands, song by song, as musicians, backing singers, props, and Byrne's famously oversized suit transform the stage into a full production.

11. U2 3D (2008)

Domestic gross: $10,363,341

Directed by Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington, the documentary was filmed during the band's Vertigo Tour in South America.

It uses 3D filming technology to highlight the scale of U2's stadium show, including the massive video screens and the crowd's response.

10. Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011)

Domestic gross: $11,862,398

This documentary, directed by Kevin Tancharoen, captures the cast of "Glee" performing songs from the series during its live concert tour.

9. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)

Domestic gross: $15,012,935

Alek Keshishian's documentary follows Madonna during her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour, one of the most controversial pop tours of its era due to it blending R-rated choreography with religious symbols.

Color concert footage is set against black-and-white scenes of Madonna rehearsing, traveling, meeting with family, and speaking candidly with her dancers and entourage.

8. Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (2009)

Domestic gross: $19,162,740

The Jonas Brothers' 2008 "Burning Up" tour is the focus of this concert film.

Directed by Bruce Hendricks, it was filmed largely at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

7. Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

Domestic gross: $25,326,071

Directed by Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz, the 3D documentary follows Katy Perry during her California Dreams Tour.

6. One Direction: This Is Us (2013)

Domestic gross: $28,873,374

Morgan Spurlock's documentary follows One Direction as it tours stadiums while navigating fame.

The film looks back at how the band was assembled on "The X Factor," while also showing their family lives and life on the road.

5. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023)

Domestic gross: $33,889,684

Written, directed, and produced by Beyoncé, the documentary follows the creation and 2023 run of her Renaissance World Tour.

It combines concert footage from the stadium production with behind-the-scenes scenes of Beyoncé working with her dancers, family, crew, and creative team.

4. Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008)

Domestic gross: $65,281,781

This concert documentary follows Miley Cyrus on her 2007 and 2008 "Best of Both Worlds" tour, when she performed as both herself and her Disney Channel character, Hannah Montana.

Directed by Bruce Hendricks, it includes concert performances, backstage moments, and appearances by the Jonas Brothers.

3. This Is It (2009)

Domestic gross: $72,091,016

Director Kenny Ortega assembled this documentary from rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's planned "This Is It" residency at London's O2 Arena.

Rather than showing the completed concert, it shows Jackson in the final months of his life rehearsing songs, directing dancers, revising musical arrangements, and planning production.

2. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)

Domestic gross: $73,013,910

Director Jon M. Chu follows Justin Bieber's path from uploading covers on YouTube to becoming a teenage pop star.

It builds toward his sold-out Madison Square Garden show, while also including interviews with his mother, manager Scooter Braun, Usher, and fans.

1. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023)

Domestic gross: $180,756,269

Directed by Sam Wrench, who also directed Billie Eilish's 2023 documentary, the film documents Swift's 2023 Eras Tour concerts at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

It shows the Taylor Swift's career-spanning set list, along with the costumes, choreography, dancers, screens, and stage effects behind each concert.