45 Years Ago: The Legendary Stage of 'Queen Rock Montreal' Gets a 4K IMAX Release

A legend from 1981 returns, brought back to life in 4K—Queen's stage

The explosive energy of the greatest rock band in history, 'Queen', descends upon the screen. Their live concert footage, which electrified Montreal, Canada in 1981, has been reborn with perfect picture quality and sound.

The return of a legend—'Queen Rock Montreal' confirmed for release on the 15th

The historic stage of the legendary rock band 'Queen' comes back to the big screen in '4K remastering'. Distributor PanCinema announced on the 8th that 'Queen Rock Montreal', a film capturing a concert recorded live in Montreal, Canada in 1981, will be released on the 15th.

This release of 'Queen Rock Montreal' is a monumental work that vividly captures the legendary performances held over two days—November 24 and 25, 1981. During a nonstop 95 minutes, 28 timeless songs representing 'Queen', including 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Are the Champions', unfold without pause.

Explosive energy from the original members and flawless remastering

In the film, you can confirm the overwhelming performances of the original lineup, including lead vocalist 'Freddie Mercury', guitarist 'Brian May', bassist 'John Deacon', and drummer 'Roger Taylor'. Direction was handled by 'Saul Swimmer', maximizing the overall quality of the footage.

Above all, this screening version has historical significance because 'Brian May' and 'Roger Taylor', who were on stage at the time, directly took part in the review process and carried out the '4K remastering'. It delivers not only visual clarity but also an audio grandeur that boosts immersion—making you feel as if you’re right there at the concert venue.

Providing the best viewing environment

'Queen Rock Montreal' is screened not only in regular theaters, but also in various special venues such as 'IMAX' and 'Dolby Atmos', offering audiences the best possible viewing experience.