BJÖRK: CORNUCOPIA RELEASES IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON MAY 7TH
Björk's Groundbreaking Concert Film Cornucopia To Hit Cinemas Across 25+ Countries
For A Limited Time Only.
Photograph: Santiago Felipe. Graphics: M/M Paris.
“Fantasy as a weapon for change” - The New Yorker
“One of the most incredible displays of lights and sounds ever to grace a stage in the city"
- New York Magazine
“Björk’s Cornucopia is the Wildest Visual Display in a Concert That I’ve Ever Seen” - Vulture
“Cornucopia might just be her masterpiece” - nj.com
“The most immersive and intoxicating visual experience I have experienced” - The Independent
“Decades Into a Masterful Career, Björk’s Art Is Bolder Than Ever” - Variety
“100 minutes of a nearly overwhelming array of sounds and images, a true feast for the senses and an ecstatic paean to nature and flutes. Her voice sounded incredible as ever, never flagging throughout the show as if drawn from an infinite wellspring of power and energy” – Brooklyn Vegan
“A multi-sensory picture of a brave new world” - Crack magazine
“A spectacular vision of Utopia” - The Guardian
“An audacious, expectation-disrupting spectacular from an artist unbothered with people-pleasing” - NME
“A spectacle of cutting-edge sound and image” - Rolling Stone
March 20, 2025—Mercury Studios, Universal Music Group’s innovative content studio, today announced the theatrical release of the iconic new concert film Björk: Cornucopia alongside singer, songwriter, and producer Björk. On May 7th, Mercury Studios & Björk will unveil the visually breathtaking concert film in cinemas worldwide via Trafalgar Releasing.
The film is Björk’s most elaborate live performance to date and will be available to experience exclusively in approximately 500 cinemas in over 25 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, the US, the UK, and more. Björk: Cornucopia is set to be released in Spain on Thursday 8th May and to take place on Friday 9th May in Canada and Sunday 11th May in France.
The film has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes, plus an additional screening of 3 music videos, curated by Björk. The Cornucopia concert film offers a rare opportunity to experience the full magic of the original show in stunning 4K and Dolby Atmos in a cinematic environment, making it an unmissable event for both dedicated fans and newcomers alike. Head to bjorkcornucopia.com now to sign-up for updates, with tickets for the film going on sale on March 27th, where fans can also access the full list of showtimes.
Cornucopia has garnered widespread acclaim for its cutting-edge visuals and immersive sound as the live show travelled the world. This film captures the concert's mesmerizing transformation of 21st-century VR visuals into a 19th-century theatrical setup, bringing Björk’s work from the headset, to a stage, and now to a cinema – serving Björk’s signature blend of musical innovation, environmental activism, and emotional expression.
Björk’s performance takes viewers on an exhilarating journey through some of her most iconic songs to more recent Utopia and Fossora - each brought to life with stunning visual storytelling, in collaboration with world class artists and animators. The film also explores her philosophy on the multiple environmental crises, offering an optimistic, post-apocalyptic reflection on our collective future.
Amy Freshwater, VP Content Acquisition Mercury Studios said “Experiencing a visual performer’s concert on the cinema screen isn’t just watching a show - it’s immersing yourself in the full scale of their artistry in the way Björk intended when designing the spectacle of Cornucopia. Now, through a long-standing partnership fostered by Will White, SVP Content Sales, the film will find its rightful home on cinema screens in a collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing ahead of global sales.”
Marc Allenby, CEO Trafalgar Releasing said “We’re excited to bring this iconic concert, produced in stunning 4k and Dolby Atmos, to cinemas for this global event. This is a rare opportunity for fans to come together for this unique immersive experience, with additional Björk music videos, on the big screen, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences everywhere”.
Marc Allenby, CEO Trafalgar Releasing said “We’re excited to bring this iconic concert, produced in stunning 4k and Dolby Atmos, to cinemas for this global event. This is a rare opportunity for fans to come together for this unique immersive experience, with additional Björk music videos, on the big screen, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences everywhere”.
Directed by Ísold Uggadóttir, the film features Björk’s visionary sound and visual creative direction, as well as her music arrangements, production, and performance. The film’s striking visuals are shaped by James Merry as co-creative director of visuals, with original animation by Tobias Gremmler – and additional contributions from Andrew Thomas Huang, Gabríela Friðriksdóttir, Pierre-Alain Giraud, Nick Knight, and Warren Du Preez & Nick Thornton-Jones, who meld their visual artistry with Björk’s avant-garde musical style. Producers Sara Nassim and Kat Mansoor bring their expertise to the project, while Bergur Þórisson serves as musical director and re-recording mixer. The film’s exceptional cinematography comes courtesy of Artur Tort, and the seamless edit was crafted by Walter Mauriot.
The production is led by S101 and Snowstorm, with Level Forward serving as Impact Producer. Executive Producers include Derek Birkett, Adrienne Becker, and Roger Clark for Level Forward, and Davíð Helgason for Foobar.vc. Co-Executive Producers are Ian Wheeler for Talkhouse, Susan Lord and Brogan Bambrogan for Level Forward, Benjamin Ratz for Foobar.vc, and Sigrid Dyekjær.
About Björk:
Björk is one of the most innovative and influential artists of her generation. Known for her groundbreaking music, visual art, and performances, Björk’s career has constantly pushed boundaries in music, technology, and activism. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, she continues to inspire and challenge audiences with her bold creative visions. From her critically acclaimed app album Biophilia to the immersive Vulnicura VR, Björk has always embraced new technology to enhance her artistry. With Cornucopia, she continues to redefine what it means to be a performer in the 21st century, blending music, theater, and visual art to deliver a message of environmental hope and resilience.
Björk is one of the most innovative and influential artists of her generation. Known for her groundbreaking music, visual art, and performances, Björk’s career has constantly pushed boundaries in music, technology, and activism. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, she continues to inspire and challenge audiences with her bold creative visions. From her critically acclaimed app album Biophilia to the immersive Vulnicura VR, Björk has always embraced new technology to enhance her artistry. With Cornucopia, she continues to redefine what it means to be a performer in the 21st century, blending music, theater, and visual art to deliver a message of environmental hope and resilience.
About Trafalgar:
Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 15,000 cinemas across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas worldwide led by an international team based in the UK, US and Germany. Featuring live concerts, music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and more from leading names in entertainment such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, the Royal Opera House and others, Trafalgar Releasing has repeatedly shattered event cinema box office records, most recently with international distribution for TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR, the highest-grossing concert film of all time. Information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.trafalgar-releasing.com.
About Mercury Studios
Mercury Studios is a full-service production studio, focused on telling compelling stories through the lens of music. Current and recent projects include Oscar and BAFTA award nominated American Symphony, directed by Matthew Heineman for the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions/Netflix, If These Walls Could Sing, directed by Mary McCartney for Disney+, My Life as a Rolling Stone for the BBC and MGM+, Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl for Netflix, This Town, a six-part series for the BBC from writer, creator, and executive producer Steven Knight, Linda Perry: Let it Die Here, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and the recently announced One to One: John & Yoko from Oscar and BAFTA award winning director, Kevin Macdonald. Mercury Studios also produced Sam Smith: Live at the Royal Albert Hall for BBC, Billie Eilish’s Overheated at the O2 London and Lang Lang Plays Disney for Disney+.
Mercury Studios is a full-service production studio, focused on telling compelling stories through the lens of music. Current and recent projects include Oscar and BAFTA award nominated American Symphony, directed by Matthew Heineman for the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions/Netflix, If These Walls Could Sing, directed by Mary McCartney for Disney+, My Life as a Rolling Stone for the BBC and MGM+, Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl for Netflix, This Town, a six-part series for the BBC from writer, creator, and executive producer Steven Knight, Linda Perry: Let it Die Here, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and the recently announced One to One: John & Yoko from Oscar and BAFTA award winning director, Kevin Macdonald. Mercury Studios also produced Sam Smith: Live at the Royal Albert Hall for BBC, Billie Eilish’s Overheated at the O2 London and Lang Lang Plays Disney for Disney+.
Editorially independent, Mercury Studios is powered by Universal Music Group and represents the world’s leading catalogue of music-related content, consisting of thousands of hours of premium music-driven film and television programming.
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