Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert is a music documentary focusing on a live concert event in Dubai. The film features performances of Zimmer's most famous movie scores, such as those from The Lion King, Interstellar, Gladiator, and Dune, performed by his band and an international orchestra. The settings range from the Coca-Cola Arena to the Burj Al Arab and the Arabian desert. Alongside the music, the film explores Zimmer's creative methods through discussions with frequent collaborators, including Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Billie Eilish, Finneas, Pharrell Williams, Jerry Bruckheimer, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya.

The film was directed by Paul Dugdale and stands as the 18th of 26 films in his career, following The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl and preceding Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience. It was produced by Simon Fisher, Steven Kofsky, and John Featherstone through companies including Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Trafalgar Releasing. The cast features Hans Zimmer and several of his creative partners appearing as themselves, with a total of 23 credited cast members. Since its release on February 19, 2025, the movie has received a positive reception from viewers, holding a rating of 8.3/10 on TMDB based on 37 votes.