McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass is a documentary about the disappearance and eventual recovery of Paul McCartney's first Höfner bass. Purchased in Hamburg when the musician was eighteen, the instrument was central to the early sound of his group before it vanished. The film examines the decades-long mystery surrounding the missing instrument and the efforts of thousands of fans who worked to locate it, leading to its return in 2024.

The film was directed by Arthur Cary, who also directed Cecil earlier in 2026. The screenplay was written by Naomi Jones and Scott Jones. The production was a collaboration between the BBC, Passion Pictures, Dartmouth Films, and Fremantle in the United Kingdom. The documentary features appearances by Paul McCartney, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann, and Elvis Costello. It has a total runtime of 90 minutes and was released on April 2, 2026.