Ozzy’s Final Show Breaks the Internet – Now It’s Coming to Theaters: “Back To The Beginning” Promises Rock’s Most Emotional Farewell Ever
What happens when the Prince of Darkness takes his final bow? You get a concert so legendary it shakes the foundation of heavy metal — and now it’s hitting the big screen.
In what’s being hailed as “the most iconic night in metal history,” Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow is set to make its theatrical debut in early 2026 — and it’s more than just a concert film. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime farewell from the godfather of heavy metal, featuring a lineup that looks like it was summoned by the metal gods themselves.
Hosted by Jason Momoa , and packed with jaw-dropping cameos from the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Pantera, Tool, and more, this 100-minute cinematic experience captures the thunderous, emotional, and historic final performance of Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham, UK .
BLACK SABBATH reunion for a crushing final set: “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” “Children Of The Grave,” and “Paranoid”
Ozzy’s solo band ripping through classics like “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home”
An epic drum battle between TOOL’s Danny Carey, Travis Barker (BLINK-182), and Chad Smith (RHCP)
Special guest performances by Ronnie Wood , Steven Tyler , Yungblud , Nuno Bettencourt , Papa V (GHOST) , Jake E. Lee , K.K. Downing , Billy Corgan , and many more
Behind-the-scenes footage , emotional interviews, and moments that will leave fans speechless
Ozzy, 76, diagnosed with Parkinson’s, performed seated on a black throne , visibly emotional as he thanked fans for decades of unwavering support. “It’s the last song ever,” he declared after BLACK SABBATH’s set-closing “Paranoid.” The crowd of 40,000 erupted as fireworks exploded overhead and a heartfelt message beamed across the sky: “Thank you for everything. Birmingham Forever.”
More than five million fans tuned in to the original global livestream. Now, Back To The Beginning will finally arrive in theaters, giving fans around the world a second chance to experience the magic, the madness, and the music of a night no one thought could happen.
And if you missed Yungblud’s jaw-dropping rendition of “Changes” — with Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, and Adam Wakeman backing him — you’ll finally get to witness what Ozzy himself said: “He did an amazing job. I couldn’t have done it better myself.”
All proceeds from the “Changes” single go to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice — a final gift from the world of rock to the causes close to Ozzy’s heart.
Presented by Mercury Studios and curated by Tom Morello , this concert film isn’t just a tribute — it’s a cinematic time capsule of heavy metal’s greatest farewell.
Keep your eyes peeled for more details on the global theatrical rollout, physical media release, and behind-the-scenes extras. Because this isn't just a concert. It's a goodbye 50 years in the making — and you won’t want to miss it.
Ozzy. Sabbath. Metal history. One final bow.
“Back To The Beginning” — the legend lives forever on the big screen.
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