Rock icon Billy Idol is the subject of a new feature-length documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which will debut on Hulu on March 26, 2026. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jonas Åkerlund, the documentary arrives following its theatrical premiere at Los Angeles’ TCL Chinese Theatre and earlier festival screenings, including the Tribeca Film Festival.

The film explores Idol’s remarkable life and career—from his beginnings as a member of the pioneering punk band Generation X to his meteoric rise as a global rock star during the MTV era. Through rare archival footage and candid interviews with Idol, his family, collaborators, and fellow musicians, the documentary reveals the highs, setbacks, and resilience behind one of rock’s most recognizable figures.

Alongside the film’s release, Idol is also nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with fan voting currently underway. Voting is open here.

The documentary features the original song “Dying To Live,” written by Idol with Academy Award–nominated songwriter J. Ralph and longtime collaborator Steve Stevens, among others. The track appears during the film’s closing sequence and was recently shortlisted for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards while also receiving nominations at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

The documentary arrives amid a major resurgence for Idol. His latest album, Dream Into It, released via Dark Horse Records, marks his first full-length collection of new music in more than a decade and has charted internationally while earning strong critical acclaim. The album includes collaborations with artists such as Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, and Alison Mosshart.

Nearly five decades after emerging as one of the original British punk voices, Billy Idol continues to shape rock music through new releases, global touring, and now a definitive documentary that captures the story of a career defined by rebellion, reinvention, and endurance.