Get ready to mark your calendars, folks! Disney+ is pulling back the curtain on one of the most iconic figures in music history with the premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” on Friday, December 13. This intimate and emotionally charged documentary, masterfully directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, offers an up-close and personal look at Elton John’s incredible journey, from the astonishing beginnings of his 50-year career to his final North American performance at Dodger Stadium.
As we journey through time with Elton, the film gives us a front-row seat to both the soaring highs and the devastating lows that have shaped his life and career. Audiences will get to see the legend recount tales of overcoming adversity, abuse, and addiction to emerge as the iconic superstar we all know and love today. Adding to the magic, the documentary will also feature a brand-new original song from the man himself!
But wait, there’s more! Before the documentary hits Disney+, it will enjoy a limited theatrical release starting November 15 in both the U.S. and the U.K. Don’t miss your chance to see this compelling story on the big screen before streaming it at home!
Produced by Disney Branded Television in conjunction with Rocket Entertainment and This Machine Filmworks, the documentary boasts an impressive lineup of producers, including directors Cutler and Furnish, Trevor Smith, and a cadre of executive producers such as Elise Pearlstein, Mark Blatty, and John Battsek. This powerhouse team has ensured that “Elton John: Never Too Late” is a poignant and gripping tribute to an extraordinary artist.
And if you just can’t get enough of Elton (who could blame you?), you can relive the magic of his final North American concert with “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” now available for streaming on Disney+. This Emmy®-winning special captures Elton’s farewell performance in all its glory, a fitting companion piece to the upcoming documentary.
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