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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.
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert, held in July 2025 at Birmingham's Villa Park, has been captured in a film that will be released in October. The concert, which marked the end of a legendary era, featured a star-studded lineup including Guns N' Roses, KoRn, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Alice In Chains, Gojira, Anthrax, and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. The event not only celebrated the band's enduring legacy but also raised over £11 million for charity.
The concert, which was hosted by Jason Momoa, saw the band perform together for the first time in two decades. The film, produced by Mercury Studios and distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, includes professionally captured footage of the performance, personal reflections from the musicians involved, and a behind-the-scenes look at the day itself. The concert was also notable for featuring other metal and alternative artists, including Disturbed’s David Draiman, Halestorm, Travis Barker, and Bill Ward.
The film, titled "Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning," is set to run as an event release starting on October 18. The concert was filmed just 17 days before Osbourne's death at the age of 76. According to Sharon Osbourne, the film came about because she asked Ozzy what would really make him happy. The concert was a landmark cultural moment, with Tim van Someren directing the live concert, which was produced by Jim Parsons, Jamie Silk, and Dan Seliger.
The final performance of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne was a significant event in the music world, with the band performing their final set with the iconic lineup of Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. The film will provide an opportunity for those who missed the live event to witness the final performance of one of the most influential bands in rock history.
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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