Overview

• Released on May 30 after a Cannes premiere, Bono: Stories of Surrender translates his one-man stage show at New York’s Beacon Theatre into a performance memoir.
• The film employs black-and-white cinematography and minimalist staging to explore Bono’s personal milestones, including his 2016 open-heart surgery.
• Initial reactions are mixed, with some critics praising its intimate storytelling and artistic flair while others label it self-indulgent and monotonous.
• Simultaneously, Bono and The Edge have returned to the studio alongside producer Brian Eno, teasing what has been described as “sci-fi Irish folk music.”
• U2’s forthcoming album is expected to depart from their traditional straight-up rock style in favor of a more experimental, future-focused sound.