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Trailer and one-night-only cinema release date announced for Pulp’s new ‘What Do You Do For An Encore’ film
Pulp’s new concert film, What Do You Do For An Encore?, will receive a one-night-only cinema preview in the UK and Ireland on 18 September before arriving exclusively on MUBI later in the year. The 90-minute film combines footage from the band’s recent arena tour with archive material, documenting Pulp’s rise from obscurity to a major cultural presence.
Directed by Garth Jennings, the film is narrated by Jarvis Cocker and includes 20 songs, mixing favourites with deeper cuts. It will then open in Canada on 23 September and the US on 24 September; its companion live album, Live!, recorded at two sold-out O2 shows in June 2025, is due via Rough Trade on 28 August.
In short
- Pulp film gets one-night UK and Ireland cinema preview.
- It combines recent live footage with four decades of archives.
- Companion live album arrives on 28 August.
Explained simply
Pulp are an English rock band who became one of the most significant acts during the 1990s Britpop era, before disbanding in the early 2000s. Led by frontman Jarvis Cocker, the band were known for their distinctive sound and major cultural influence at the time.
After more than a decade away, the band reunited for live performances in recent years, marking a significant moment for their fans and the music world. This new concert film documents Pulp's story by blending footage from their recent arena tour with archival material, tracing how the band rose from relative obscurity to major cultural prominence.
The film will be released across multiple territories in cinemas and on a streaming platform, accompanied by a live album from the band's sold-out shows. It represents a major milestone in Pulp's reunion period and offers both longtime fans and newcomers a comprehensive account of the band's significance and journey.