Muse – Simulation Theory is a high-concept sci-fi odyssey that merges live performance with a scripted dystopian storyline. Directed by Lance Drake, the film follows a team of scientists as they investigate a mysterious paranormal anomaly appearing in London. This narrative thread is expertly woven through the band’s electrifying 2019 performance at the O2 Arena, creating a “visual album” experience that Matt Bellamy has described as the band’s own version of Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
The film captures the sheer scale of the Simulation Theory world tour, featuring a stage populated by holographic projections, cybernetic dancers, and a giant robotic “Murph.” The setlist focuses heavily on the 80s-inspired synths of the titular album, featuring tracks like “Algorithm” and “The Dark Side,” alongside reimagined classics such as “Uprising” and “Knights of Cydonia.”
For fans and newcomers alike, this screening offers a chance to experience Muse’s most ambitious theatrical production with the immersive sound and scale only a cinema can provide.