Select theaters will show the live event
Regal will host the first release of a podcast in select theatres across the U.S. and select Cineworld locations across the U.K. with the world exclusive premiere of The Diary Of A CEO: Louis Tomlinson. This first-of-its-kind podcast screening will feature the singer-songwriter’s candid conversation with host Steven Bartlett. During the conversation, Tomlinson touches on his early life and upbringing, the X Factor and life in One Direction, the tragic loss of his mother and sister, and the challenges of fame.
This landmark move marks the first time a podcast has been screened at Regal, transforming the world’s second-biggest host-led podcast from an on-demand mobile-first show into an appointment-to-view cultural moment with cinematic scope. This global exclusive screening sets a new international precedent for content distribution.
The one-night-only premiere will take place on Wednesday, October 8th, exclusively at six Regal locations nationwide (Chicago, Houston, Irvine, New York City, Miami, and Seattle) and six Cineworld locations in major cities across the U.K. and Ireland. This is the only way to experience the episode the day before it is released to the public globally.
Watching in a movie theatre offers fans a focused, distraction-free environment—the ultimate way to immerse themselves in the discussion. More than that, it’s a chance for the podcast’s community to come together in real life, transforming a digital connection into a shared cultural experience.
The collaboration brings together two entertainment powerhouses: Regal Cineworld Group, the world’s second largest cinema operator, and The Diary Of A CEO, which remains Europe’s number one show. With 12 million YouTube subscribers and growing by more than 500,000 subscribers monthly, the podcast has reached 35 million viewers in the last three months alone, making it the fastest-growing podcast brand on the platform.
“I’m so happy that we’re able to offer this experience to our community. Increasingly, people consume content alone and we think there’s a much better, richer, more valuable way to consume a podcast,” said Steven Bartlett, host of The Diary Of A CEO. “Since our last screening, I have wanted to create a way for more people to watch it together, on the big screen, with friends, family, and like-minded strangers, to learn, take notes, laugh together, network, and discuss. Cineworld has created an opportunity for fans to do that on both sides of the Atlantic and this is just the start of our journey to turn our podcast audience into a connected, in-real-life global community.”
By taking its signature long-form dialogue to the cinema, The Diary Of A CEO is demonstrating the undeniable power of conversation to inspire connection, influence culture, and bring audiences together in ways only the big screen can.
Advance tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, September 30th, and are available now at theatre box offices/kiosks, on the mobile app, and through the Regal website.
