Black Sabbath Concert Film Set for Cinema Release

The concert film Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning will be released in cinemas worldwide for a limited run on October 28. The two-and-a-half-hour production documents the concert held on July 5, 2025, at Birmingham Villa Park, where Ozzy Osbourne performed alongside Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. Prior to this event, Osbourne, Iommi, Butler, and Ward had not performed together on stage for more than 20 years. More than 3 million ticket requests were submitted for the 44,000 seats available at the venue.

Directed in its cinema version by Ben Wainwright-Pearce and produced by Jim Parsons, Jamie Silk, and Dan Seliger, the film includes concert footage, backstage material, and artist commentary. Live concert performances were directed by Tim van Someren. The film will be screened in cinemas with Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound audio options.

The July 5 event featured appearances by Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Gojira, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Mastodon, and Rival Sons. Additionally, music director Tom Morello organized special performances that featured Steven Tyler, Billy Corgan, and Ronnie Wood.