After a preview screening at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival , '' U2 3D '' premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and had its limited theatrical release in late January 2008 , followed by its wide release the following month . The film was distributed by National Geographic Entertainment and was only released in IMAX 3D and digital 3D theaters . It peaked at number 19 at the United States box office , and earned over $ 26 million worldwide , ranking as one of the highest-grossing concert films . It received widely positive reviews , with critics praising the 3D technology and innovation . '' U2 3D '' won several awards , and its reception convinced some of the creators that the project marked a paradigm shift in filmmaking
2008 Sundance Film Festival
2008 Sundance Film Festival
U2 3D