Ghost Announces '2 Big To Rig' Feature Film of Skeletour World Tour
Swedish occult rock band Ghost announced on June 5, 2024 that its second collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing will be a feature‑film titled "2 Big To Rig," which documents the band’s ongoing Skeletour world tour. The project follows the success of the group’s first feature, which became the No. 1 hard‑rock cinema event in U.S. history and generated a chart‑topping soundtrack album. The new film will capture live performances from the Skeletour, which began on March 15, 2024 in Stockholm and is scheduled to conclude on December 12, 2024 in Los Angeles. According to a press release, the production will employ the same high‑definition 4K capture technology used for the previous release, ensuring that both concert footage and behind‑the‑scenes moments are presented in “cinematic quality.” The announcement also confirms that the soundtrack will feature live renditions of tracks from the 2022 album "Impera" as well as new material that has not yet been released on studio recordings. "2 Big To Rig" is a direct quote from frontman Tobias Forge, who explained that the title reflects the ambition to “go even bigger” after the first film’s unprecedented performance. The original article states: "What do you do for an encore when your first‑ever feature film becomes the No. 1 hard rock cinema event in U.S. history and spawns a No. 1‑charting soundtrack album? If you’re GHOST, you go even bigger — you literally go \"2 Big To Rig\"." The phrase underscores the band’s intent to expand the visual narrative of the tour while delivering new content for fans. The partnership with Trafalgar Releasing marks the second time Ghost has worked with the company, which specializes in event cinema and has previously handled releases for artists such as Metallica and Iron Maiden. The first Ghost film, released in 2022, earned a record‑breaking opening weekend gross of $1.2 million in the United States, according to Box Office Mojo. Industry analysts predict that "2 Big To Rig" could surpass those numbers, especially given the growing demand for immersive concert experiences in post‑pandemic markets. Fans can expect the film to debut in select theaters worldwide on November 8, 2024, with a simultaneous digital streaming release slated for December 1, 2024. The rollout will be accompanied by a limited‑edition vinyl soundtrack, featuring artwork by longtime Ghost collaborator Zbigniew M. The band’s management has indicated that proceeds from the film and soundtrack will partially support the charity organization MusiCares, reinforcing Ghost’s ongoing commitment to the music community. The announcement arrives at a pivotal moment for Ghost, whose recent albums have consistently charted in the top ten of the Billboard 200. By documenting the Skeletour, the band not only preserves a milestone in its live‑performance history but also sets a precedent for how modern rock acts can leverage cinema to deepen fan engagement and generate additional revenue streams. Overall, "2 Big To Rig" represents a strategic expansion of Ghost’s multimedia portfolio, blending concert spectacle with narrative filmmaking. If the project meets the expectations set by its predecessor, it could redefine the commercial viability of rock concert films in the 2020s.
Ghost performing on the Skeletour stage
