Billy Idol Should Be Dead is a feature-length documentary tracing the life and career of the punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into Billy Idol’s emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges
Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost fifty years into his career and still selling out arenas around the world.
Check out the first official teaser for the film, coming to select cinemas, below. Find a cinema near you – in the US and Canada – and get your tickets at billyidolshouldbedead.com.
“We really had too much fun,” begins Billy Idol. “From the Dream Into It album, to It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again! – thank you all for an incredible year. The ‘Too Much Fun’ video is out now. Check it out.”
Directed by Harsh Patel, the video for “Too Much Fun” features footage captured at: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater, Bridgestone Arena, Budweiser Stage, Wembley OVO Arena, Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks, Greek Theater, and The Forum.
“Too Much Fun” originally appeared on Billy Idol’s ninth studio album, Dream Into It, released in April 2025 via Dark Horse / BMG. The artwork and tracklisting can be seen below.
Tracklisting:
“Dream Into It”
“77”
“Too Much Fun”
“John Wayne” (featuring Alison Mosshart)
“Wildside” (featuring Joan Jett)
“People I Love”
“Gimme The Weight”
“I’m Your Hero”
“Still Dancing”
“Still Dancing” music video:
Currently, Billy Idol does not have any tour dates booked for 2026.
