Elvis Presley, EPiC concert film tops U.K. music video chart
Published on 08/20/2026 at 20:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Elvis Presley remains a major chart force decades after his death. According to a recent fan-site summary based on Official Charts Company data, the concert documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert has held the No. 1 spot on the U.K. Music Video Chart for eight consecutive weeks through mid-August 2026. The August 15, 2026 chart round-up
EPiC keeps Elvis on top of video charts
The film EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann as a follow-up to his 2022 biopic, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 and opened in theaters globally in late February 2026. It combines newly discovered performance footage, rehearsal material and archival audio from key periods such as Presley’s 1970 Las Vegas residency and 1972 North American tour. One detailed review highlights a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and describes the film as an exhilarating deep dive into his live work.
On the U.K. charts, the film’s official video release by Universal entered straight at No. 1 on both the overall video chart and the separate music video chart in the week beginning June 27, 2026, and it has remained at No. 1 on the music video list for eight weeks in a row through the chart dated August 15, 2026. This gives Elvis one of the most stable catalogue video runs of the year, especially notable for an artist whose initial heyday predates the home-video era by decades.
Streaming numbers underline enduring demand
Streaming data mirrors this renewed attention. As of August 19, 2026, Elvis Presley’s tracks have accumulated roughly 11.7 billion total streams on Spotify, with about 9.9 million plays per day across 1,700-plus tracks. His most-streamed song, Can’t Help Falling In Love, stands at approximately 1.38 billion streams, while staples such as Jailhouse Rock, Suspicious Minds and Burning Love each sit between roughly 570 million and 700 million streams. A current Spotify stats overview lists daily plays of more than 630,000 for Can’t Help Falling In Love alone.
For German audiences, several of these core tracks are now officially certified. In October 2024, the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) awarded Gold status to Jailhouse Rock for 300,000 certified single units. A November 2024 BVMI monthy report lists Can’t Help Falling In Love with Gold certification for another 300,000 single units in Germany, underlining how Presley’s strongest streaming titles also convert into catalog sales in the German market.
News and background on Elvis Presley
Fans in Germany can follow how new films, chart moves and tribute events keep Elvis Presley’s legacy active across cinemas, festivals and streaming platforms.
What’s next for Elvis on screen
The release strategy for EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert extends well beyond theaters. The concert film opened in IMAX on February 20, 2026 and expanded to general cinema screens one week later. It then rolled out digitally on April 7, 2026 for rental and purchase on platforms such as Amazon’s movie storefront and Apple TV, before becoming available for U.S. streaming on Paramount+ on June 3, 2026.
In Canada, the Paramount+ window followed on July 24, 2026, with physical media for North America released on August 11, 2026. In the U.K., the Official Charts Company reported that the video release by Universal entered at No. 1 on both the combined video chart and the dedicated music video chart in late June, providing a clear measurement of the film’s commercial impact beyond its initial theatrical run.
How Elvis sounds in 2026
Musically, Presley is still best known for a run of singles that helped codify rock and roll, from early Sun Records material to the RCA years. Key tracks such as Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, It’s Now or Never and Suspicious Minds span rockabilly, gospel-inflected pop and orchestrated adult contemporary sounds. These songs form the backbone of compilations like Elvis 30 #1 Hits, which remains a catalogue staple in many markets.
The concert focus of EPiC highlights a slightly later phase, centering on the 1970 Las Vegas shows and 1972 tour with a large band, backing vocalists and brass. The arrangements from this era emphasize a powerful baritone delivery over lush orchestration and tight rhythm sections, closer to showband soul and early 1970s pop than to the stripped-back early rock and roll sides.
Where Elvis stands now
Elvis Presley is currently represented on the U.K. Music Video Chart by EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, which has logged eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 up to mid-August 2026, while his catalogue continues to post multi-billion streaming numbers worldwide.
Elvis Presley at a glance
- Act: Elvis Presley
- Genre: Rock and roll, pop
- Origin: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
- Active since: Mid?1950s (professional recording debut 1954)
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: RCA Records (historically), Sony Music catalog management
- Key works: Elvis Presley (1956), Elvis (1956), From Elvis in Memphis (1969), compilation ELV1S 30 #1 Hits (2002)
- Current album/single: Concert film soundtrack EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, linked to 2026 cinema and video release
- Charts / certifications: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert No. 1 on Official U.K. Music Video Chart for eight weeks up to mid?August 2026; Jailhouse Rock and Can’t Help Falling In Love certified Gold in Germany for 300,000 units each
- Next live date: No live dates; Presley’s legacy is presented via film, tribute shows and festival events
Frequently asked questions about Elvis Presley
How successful is EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on the charts?
The concert film’s video release entered at No. 1 on both the overall U.K. video chart and the Official U.K. Music Video Chart in late June 2026, and it has held the music video No. 1 position for eight consecutive weeks up to the chart dated August 15, 2026.
How many Spotify streams does Elvis Presley have in 2026?
As of August 19, 2026, Elvis Presley’s catalog has generated around 11.7 billion streams on Spotify, with daily plays close to 9.9 million. Can’t Help Falling In Love leads his songs with roughly 1.38 billion streams.
Which Elvis Presley songs are certified in Germany?
BVMI reports show that Jailhouse Rock received a Gold single certification in October 2024 for 300,000 units in Germany, while a November 2024 report lists Can’t Help Falling In Love as Gold for another 300,000 single units, underscoring his ongoing catalog strength in the German market.
This article was produced with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice; correction notices can be sent via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
