By Molly Moss

Published: Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at 12:00 am


It’s been nine years since our screens have been graced with one of Baz Luhrmann’s movies, but now the famed filmmaker is about to release his latest, a biopic about Elvis Presley.

The film, which stars Austin Butler in the lead role and Tom Hanks as the singer’s calculating manager Colonel Tom Parker, follows Elvis’ rise and fall against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape in America, as well as exploring the rock ‘n’ roll legend’s legacy.

And judging by the biopic’s trailer, Luhrmann will be bringing his signature style to Elvis’ iconic tale, with plenty of glitz and glamour.

Read on for everything you need to know about the Elvis movie.

Elvis movie 2022 release date

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Austin Butler in Elvis
Warner Bros

After multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotly-anticipated Elvis Presley biopic is finally set to land in cinemas on 24th June 2022.

But first, the movie will make its world premiere on 25th May at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

The festival broke the news back in April, alongside a never-before-seen image from production showing Butler alongside Hanks.

Elvis : le King au 75e Festival de #Cannes2022 !
Nouvelle avant-première mondiale avec @ElvisMovie du réalisateur australien @bazluhrmann qui sera présent au Festival en compagnie de @TomHanks, @AustinButler et Olivia DeJonge. #ElvisMovie @wbpictures
https://t.co/6fuSV89nPM pic.twitter.com/jkAvHqbaf1

— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) April 5, 2022