Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, More Appear in Trailer for Billy Idol Documentary

Billy Idol, the rock icon fresh off his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, is the subject of the new documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead' hitting theaters on February 26, 2026, featuring appearances from Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Duff McKagan who discuss Idol's impact and influence. The documentary, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, showcases Billy Idol's enduring influence in the music industry through candid interviews with fellow artists. Miley Cyrus, who previously collaborated with Idol on the 2020 song 'Night Crawling,' expresses her admiration with the statement, 'I watch Billy Idol footage like it's porn. There's no one hotter than Billy-fucking-Idol.' Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan also appear in the film, reflecting on Idol's contributions to rock music and his cultural significance throughout the decades. Billy Idol, known for hits like 'Rebel Yell' and 'White Wedding,' has enjoyed a career spanning several decades, making his nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame particularly meaningful. The documentary's title, 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead,' is a reference to his tumultuous lifestyle that included near-fatal accidents and numerous close calls, yet he continues to perform and influence new generations of musicians.