Hans Zimmer & Friends Diamond in the Desert Set to Captivate Global Audiences with Electrifying Performances in Dubai: Know More

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert is poised to captivate global audiences with a remarkable film event that showcases an electrifying live performance from Hans Zimmer. This event will feature some of Zimmer’s most celebrated scores from iconic films like Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King. Zimmer and his ensemble, accompanied by a top-tier orchestra, will perform at several prestigious venues, including Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena and the Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo City Dubai. These venues will host a journey through Zimmer’s illustrious career, spanning various blockbuster soundtracks.

This production not only highlights Zimmer’s first project designed for a specific location—Dubai—but also debuts his new piece, ‘Diamond in the Desert’, inspired by the city itself. This marks a significant first in Zimmer’s storied career.

The film, directed by Paul Dugdale, an Emmy winner and multi-Grammy nominee, and executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, includes intimate conversations with celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, and Timothée Chalamet. These discussions delve into Zimmer’s creative process and his deep-seated passion for music and storytelling.

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert will premiere in select theaters in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates starting Wednesday, March 19. Additional screenings in Australasia and other Middle Eastern countries will follow.

Hans Zimmer said, “The Hans Zimmer Live tour has been one of the most exciting experiences of my career, and I’m thrilled to bring it to an audience in cinemas globally with Diamond in the Desert. Seeing these compositions transform from their big-screen origins to the live show then back to the big screen is a delightful full-circle moment. I hope audiences enjoy this peek behind the curtain as much as we enjoyed making it.”

Paul Dugdale stated, “It was such a pleasure and an honor to collaborate so closely with Hans Zimmer on this movie, and an extraordinary and thrilling opportunity for us to compose pictures to such a diverse and wide-ranging palette of emotional music and performance. The sheer scale and breadth of this film is a testament to Hans’ endless enthusiasm for ideas, and his commitment to the shared vision and ambition for how we present his greatest ever compositions. His trust in us felt immeasurable and I am incredibly proud to have been part of such a creative team and pioneering project.”

Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing said, “As longtime admirers of Hans Zimmer’s work, we’re proud to bring his ambitious concert experience to cinemas worldwide. With unforgettable live performances of his iconic film scores and collaborator conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment, the film is sure to resonate with audiences across the globe, with the big screen offering the perfect stage for this extraordinary spectacle.”

Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), added, “Hans Zimmer has built a strong bond with Dubai over the past few years, thrilling audiences through a series of memorable concerts, and engaging with the wider city, taking creative inspiration from its landscape, culture and heritage. Like Hans Zimmer, Dubai resonates with audiences across all ages, cultures and nationalities, and it is a testament to the city that Hans Zimmer chose Dubai as the backdrop for his first ever documentary film in a first ever destination collaboration of its kind. With his music inextricably linked with filmmaking, it is fitting that these extraordinary live performances can now be seen on the big screen around the world, with Dubai providing the ideal setting to capture a singular artist, the talented orchestra he has assembled, and the unique sounds he has crafted in the city.”

Key Details:

Title: Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
Runtime: 158 minutes
Release Date: March 19 (select locations); other dates to be announced
Website: hanszimmerfilm.com
Cast: Includes Hans Zimmer, Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
Director: Paul Dugdale
Producers: Simon Fisher, Steven Kofsky, Michael Marto, Omar Saab, John Featherstone
Executive Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Steven Kofsky, Michael Marto, Omar Saab, Paul Dugdale
Production Year: 2025
Production Companies: Jerry Bruckheimer Films, RCI Global, Executive Visions, Si Fi Productions
Distribution: Trafalgar Releasing (excluding the Middle East, distributed by VOX)
Country of Origin: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Event Hashtag: #HansZimmerFilm