Ozzy & Black Sabbath farewell concert film hits theaters Oct 28

The final chapter of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s legendary careers will unfold on the big screen this October. Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning, a concert film documenting their historic farewell performance, arrives in theaters worldwide on October 28, 2026. The event took place on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England—Osbourne’s hometown—just 17 days before his passing at age 76. The film immortalizes not only his last solo set and Black Sabbath’s final reunion but also a star-studded lineup paying tribute to heavy metal’s founding fathers.

A Night of Heavy Metal History

The concert was a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of rock and metal’s biggest names, all converging to honor Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The film captures performances from: - Metallica - Guns N’ Roses - Slayer - Pantera - Tool - Alice in Chains - Lamb of God - Gojira - Anthrax - Mastodon - Halestorm - YUNGBLUD

Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello served as the show’s music director, curating a setlist of Black Sabbath and Ozzy classics performed by the guest artists. The film’s trailer, released this month, offers a glimpse of the emotional night, including Osbourne—seated on a throne due to his declining health—being serenaded by the Birmingham crowd singing “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” The moment, described by his wife Sharon Osbourne as a defiant act of love, underscores the raw emotion of the event.

The Setlist: A Tribute to Sabbath’s Legacy

The concert film features a mix of Ozzy’s solo hits, Black Sabbath anthems, and covers by the all-star lineup. Highlights include: - Ozzy Osbourne: “Crazy Train,” “Mama I’m Coming Home,” “Suicide Solution” - Black Sabbath: “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” “Paranoid” - Metallica: “Hole in the Sky” - Guns N’ Roses: “Never Say Die” - Tom Morello’s All-Stars (featuring Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, and members of Tool, Slayer, and Pantera): “Bark at the Moon,” “Walk This Way,” “Flying High Again”

The full setlist, unveiled alongside the trailer, reveals that the film focuses on the collaborative performances, with artists trading vocals and instruments to reinterpret Sabbath’s catalog. The result is a dynamic celebration of the band’s influence across generations of musicians.

Why This Film Matters

For fans, Back to the Beginning is more than a concert film—it’s a farewell to the man who defined heavy metal. Ozzy Osbourne’s health had been fragile for years, and the Birmingham show was his final opportunity to perform. As Sharon Osbourne revealed, the event was born from a simple request: “He wanted to say goodbye and thank you.”

Black Sabbath’s original lineup—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—also saw the concert as a fitting send-off. Guitarist Iommi called it “a closure for the band,” while bassist Butler described the atmosphere as “a wave of love.” The film, directed by Ben Wainwright-Pearce (Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour), promises to deliver the stadium experience with Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound, ensuring the energy of the 2025 show translates to theaters.

How to Watch

Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning opens in cinemas on October 28, 2026. Tickets are available now through the official film website. The runtime is approximately 2.5 hours, offering an immersive look at one of rock’s most historic nights.

For metal fans, this is a chance to relive the magic—or experience it for the first time. As Tom Morello put it: “There’s never been a precedent for a show like this.”