A Big-Screen Celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and the Legacy of Black Sabbath Coming Early 2026
Following its history-making sold-out performance and global livestream, Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow will make its theatrical debut in early 2026.
The feature-length concert film, currently in production from Mercury Studios, will be a celebration of one of rock’s most enduring legacies, the film will aim to capture the raw power and emotional weight of Ozzy’s final bow in his hometown of Birmingham. Presented as a 100-minute cinematic experience spotlighting the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
Presented as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath, the theatrical release will be a distilled version of the epic all-day event held at Villa Park. Featuring thunderous performances of War Pigs, Iron Man, Children of the Grave, and a show-stopping Paranoid, the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance.
Hosted by Jason Momoa and packed with surprise appearances, the original live event was widely praised as “the most iconic night in metal history.” Performances from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ronnie Wood, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Yungblud, Papa V/Ghost and a star-studded drum-off between Tool drummer Danney Carey, Blink-182’s Travis Barker and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Chad Smith, made for an unforgettable send-off.
The Guardian – “The biggest names in rock, from Metallica to Slayer, came to pay tribute to the men who created their entire genre – and even in old age, Sabbath’s sound has bludgeoning force.”
The Independent –“It’s far more a celebration of the delicious darkness Osbourne and his coven unleashed over five decades ago, and the behemoth it’s become.”
Louder Sound – “Back To The Beginning isn’t just the farewell performance of the original members of Black Sabbath, it’s also amongst the biggest and most important metal gigs of all time.”
Yungblud has today announced the release of Changes as a standalone single, featuring live footage from his performance at Villa Park during Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow. A standout moment of the day, the track captures the emotional thread of the concert and reflects the cross-generational reach of Ozzy’s legacy.
A physical product release of Back To The Beginning will follow later in 2026 from Mercury Studios.
Fans around the world who joined the livestream or were there in person, and those who missed it, will now have the chance to experience this landmark event on the big screen.
More details on the theatrical rollout will be announced in the coming months.
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