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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Concert Film Set for October Release
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In Short: The highly anticipated concert film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final performance is set to release in October.
The highly anticipated concert film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final performance is set to release in October. The film, titled "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning," captures the legendary final show, which took place in July 2025 at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, UK. The concert marked the final performance from Black Sabbath and Osbourne, and was joined by a star-studded line-up including Guns N’ Roses, KoRn, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Alice In Chains, Gojira, Anthrax, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. The event became the highest-grossing charity concert of all time, raising around £11 million for good causes.
The concert film, directed by Ben Wainwright-Pearce, who also helmed “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” for Disney+, was produced by Mercury Studios and distributed by Trafalgar Releasing. Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, stated, “Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert was a landmark cultural moment.” The film will run as an event release starting on October 15, providing a chance for those who missed the live performance to experience the concert.
The concert was hosted by Jason Momoa and featured an array of other metal and alternative artists performing throughout the event, including Disturbed’s David Draiman, Halestorm, Travis Barker, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. The film also includes personal reflections from the musicians involved and a behind-the-scenes look at the day itself, celebrating Black Sabbath’s enduring legacy. The concert was filmed just 17 days before Osbourne’s death, making it a poignant and memorable farewell.
Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy’s daughter, shared a candid moment about the final conversation she had with her father before his passing. “I said, 'Please don't talk like this.'” This emotional detail adds a personal touch to the film, highlighting the significance of the event. The concert film is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide, bringing the final performance of one of rock’s most iconic bands to a wider audience and cementing Ozzy’s legacy.
What's confirmed
- Popular on Variety “’Back to the Beginning’ came about because I asked Ozzy what would really make him happy,” Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife and manager, said in a statement.
- Trafalgar Releasing are distributing the film, which was produced by Mercury Studios.
- Described as a “celebration of Black Sabbath’s enduring legacy”, it will feature professionally captured footage of the triumphant final show, along with personal reflections from the musicians involved, and a behind the scenes look at the day itself.
- CREDIT: Press The ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert film is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide next month.
What's still developing
- The First National Tour of the show will launch in Providence, RI., with an expected start date in fall of 2027.
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- It saw founding members Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward perform together for the first time in two decades, and now, it is set to arrive in cinemas later this year.