Ghost's Immersive IMAX Ritual
Ghost Releases Trailer for '2 Big To Rig' IMAX Concert Film Documenting Phone-Free Skeletour
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Early screenings for 2 Big To Rig include August 24 in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Sydney, with a wider limited IMAX/standard release beginning August 26.
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The Mexico City residency at Palacio de los Deportes in September 2025 was originally planned as a three-show run, but the first gig was canceled last-minute after Tobias Forge contracted food poisoning.
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Ghost used magnetically sealed Yondr pouches for the phone-free Skeletour, with the only way to unseal them being a member of venue security.
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The film’s track selection spans Skeletá material and non-LP favorites, including 'Mary On A Cross,' 'Kiss the Go-Goat,' and 'The Future is a Foreign Land.'
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The trailer opens with the line 'You have been chosen to partake in a ritual celebration that world has not yet seen,' framing the cinema experience as a ritual.
Ghost has dropped the trailer for their new IMAX concert film, *2 Big To Rig*, set to hit select theaters and IMAX screens on August 26. theprp.com reports the film captures the band's September 2025 headlining shows at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, shot entirely on 16mm film during the final nights of the Skeletour world tour.
Early screenings kick off August 24 in five cities: Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Sydney. Trafalgar Releasing is handling distribution worldwide. The trailer opens with the line, 'You have been chosen to partake in a ritual celebration that the world has not yet seen,' framing the cinema experience as a Ghost ritual.
Mexico City Residency Had a Rocky Start
Ghost planned a three-show residency at Palacio de los Deportes in September 2025. But the first night was canceled at the last minute after frontman Tobias Forge got food poisoning. The band completed the remaining two shows, and those nights became the footage at the heart of the film.
aol.com notes the film focuses on behind-the-scenes and backstage access. This is a shift from Ghost's previous concert film, *Rite Here Rite Now*, which took a more narrative, story-driven approach. *2 Big To Rig* leans into raw, on-the-road intimacy instead.
No Phones Allowed: Ghost's Yondr Pouch Policy Explained
The Skeletour was fully phone-free. Ghost used Yondr pouches — magnetically sealed bags that lock away a fan's phone for the whole show. The only way to open one was with help from a venue security member. Forge has defended the policy publicly, saying it helps build a real connection between the band and the crowd.
The phone ban shaped what the film could capture. Because fans weren't filming, the concert footage has a different feel — less distracted, more focused on the performance itself. The 16mm film format adds a warm, grainy, nostalgic look that matches that live energy.
Setlist Spans Ghost's Full Career, Not Just New Album
The film pulls from across Ghost's catalog. It includes tracks from their 2025 album *Skeletá*, but also fan favorites like 'Mary On A Cross,' 'Kiss the Go-Goat,' and 'The Future is a Foreign Land.' These non-LP and fan-favorite picks signal the film is built for longtime Ghost devotees, not just new listeners.
A Farewell Film Before the Band Goes on Hiatus
Executives at Trafalgar Releasing describe the project as a 'nostalgic farewell.' The Mexico City shows were the final nights of the Skeletour leg, and the band is now on hiatus. That makes this film the last look fans will get at Ghost on stage for a while, adding weight to the limited theatrical release.
Tickets and screening locations are available at the film's official site. yahoo.com notes the rollout includes limited international screenings beyond the August 24 early-access cities. The release positions *2 Big To Rig* as a major event for the Ghost fanbase during the band's break.
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