Adele is set to bring the magic of her Las Vegas residency to the big screen. While her “Weekends With Adele” shows have concluded, a concert film documenting the highly sought-after performances is reportedly in the works. The two-year residency was a massive success, and this film promises to share the experience with fans who couldn’t attend. This decision follows the successful concert film releases by fellow pop stars Taylor Swift (“Eras Tour”) and Beyoncé (“Renaissance”), suggesting a lucrative and popular strategy.
While Adele hasn’t officially confirmed details, she first hinted at filming the shows back in March 2023, telling the audience she’d be returning for several June dates specifically to film the concert. “I’ll be back for a few weeks in June, and I’m gonna film it and I’m gonna release it to make sure that anyone who wants to see this show can see it,” she said, according to Rolling Stone. This decision stemmed from her feeling that playing to a limited audience of 4,000 people for 34 nights wasn’t enough to satisfy the demand.
Sources close to Adele suggest the film could be a significant financial undertaking, potentially earning her around $60 million, according to the Mirror. An insider stated that the film’s profits would exceed the earnings from the live shows themselves, highlighting the anticipated commercial success.
The specifics of the film’s content remain unclear. While the exact song list is yet to be announced, it’s likely to feature a selection from her standard setlist, though she did occasionally vary the performances. The film is expected to blend concert footage with a documentary-style element, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses and potentially new insights into the residency. A related live album, *Weekends With Adele Live In Las Vegas*, featuring 21 songs from the residency, is slated for release in February, hinting at a possible similar tracklist for the film. The album’s tracklist includes: “Hello,” “Easy On Me,” “Turning Tables,” “Take It All,” “I Drink Wine,” “Water Under the Bridge,” “Send My Love (To Your New Lover),” “Oh My God,” “One and Only,” “Don’t You Remember,” “Rumour Has It,” “Skyfall,” “Hometown Glory,” “Love In The Dark,” “Cry Your Heart Out,” “Set Fire To The Rain,” “When We Were Young,” “Hold On,” “Someone Like You,” “Rolling In The Deep,” and “Love Is A Game.”
A release date for the concert film hasn’t been announced, and it remains unclear whether it will coincide with the February release of the live album. This will be Adele’s fifth concert recording, following previous releases such as *Live At The Royal Albert Hall* (2011), *Adele At The BBC* (2015), *Adele Live In New York City* (2015), and *Adele One Night Only* (2021).
Finally, Adele has spoken extensively about her newfound joy and confidence performing in Las Vegas. She expressed previous apprehension about live performances, but the residency transformed her perspective, stating, “I am the happiest I have ever, ever, ever been on stage,” according to the Mirror. She highlighted the intimate connection with her audience, emphasizing her enjoyment of the experience.