Flickering lights dimmed across London’s Troxy venue on November 1, 2024, as The Cure took the stage for a historic one-night-only performance that would later become the centerpiece of “The Show of a Lost World” concert film. This intimate gathering of 3,000 fans witnessed the band perform their newly released album “Songs of a Lost World” in its entirety, marking the first and only time the complete album would be played live.
The performance, entirely separate from the band’s extensive “Shows of a Lost World” tour that concluded in December 2023, served as the official live debut for several tracks that had remained unplayed even during the 88-show global tour.
While fans across North America, Europe, and South America had experienced preview performances of select new material during the tour, the Troxy event represented something altogether more significant—a complete revelation of the band’s long-awaited album on the very day of its release.
Grammy-nominated director Nick Wickham captured the momentous occasion, filming the entire 31-song setlist for a subsequent concert film. The footage has since undergone extensive post-production, with Robert Smith personally overseeing a new surround sound mix to accompany the 4K remastered visuals.
“The Show of a Lost World” will receive a limited theatrical release beginning December 11, 2025, with tickets available for purchase starting November 20, 2025.
Cinema screenings will precede the home media release, with Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download versions scheduled to arrive in late December 2025. The film has generated considerable excitement as it provides exclusive viewing opportunity for fans who couldn’t attend the one-time-only live performance.
The film arrives against the backdrop of The Cure’s remarkably successful tour, which set records during its North American leg by grossing $37.5 million and selling over 547,000 tickets across 35 shows. The band’s commitment to fan-friendly pricing strategies resulted in an average ticket price of only $68.57, significantly lower than other major touring artists.
The creative production employed sophisticated audio processing techniques to enhance atmospheric moments throughout the performance, carefully layering ambient sounds with the band’s signature sonic textures.
Fans keen to secure their cinema tickets are encouraged to visit thecurelostworld.com for updates, with subscribers to the band’s official mailing list receiving advance information and potential pre-sale access to this unique cinematic experience. The band has also launched an engaging social media campaign featuring visualizers and exclusive content to build anticipation for the film’s release.
