Introduction
Toronto witnessed something more than a film premiere last night—it witnessed resurrection. At the world premiere of EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (TIFF), director Baz Luhrmann did not just talk about Elvis. He dared to bring him back.
For years, fans have asked: What if Elvis Presley could stand on stage again? What if the King’s presence could shake an arena one more time? With EPiC, Luhrmann is pushing that very question into reality. Blending cutting-edge technology, archival footage, and a touch of his signature theatrical genius, Luhrmann is rewriting the way we experience legends.
The shocking part? This is no simple tribute. According to Luhrmann, this is “not a concert film—it’s an encounter.” An encounter where Elvis Presley’s voice, movements, and raw magnetism collide with the present day, allowing audiences to feel the electricity that once made him untouchable.
Reactions in Toronto were explosive. Some described it as spiritual, others as unnerving. For many, it was overwhelming to see Elvis, larger than life, commanding the room as though time itself had folded. One critic whispered as he left the theater: “It wasn’t nostalgia. It was presence.”
But the boldest shock came from Luhrmann himself. He hinted that EPiC is only the beginning—suggesting future concert experiences where technology will allow audiences worldwide to witness Elvis as if he never left.
Love it or fear it, one thing is clear: with EPiC, the King is not just remembered—he is resurrected.
