Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning event is heading to theaters.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s epic farewell show is being transformed into a concert film, set to premiere in theaters in 2026.
Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning Concert Film to Hit Cinemas in 2026
A cinematic tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath is officially in the works. Footage from the Back to the Beginning event—held as Ozzy Osbourne’s retirement show and featuring the final live appearance of Black Sabbath’s founding members—will be compiled into a concert film set for theatrical release in 2026.
Titled Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, the 100-minute feature is being produced by Mercury Studios and will later be available for home viewing in late 2026.
The epic gathering at Villa Park in Birmingham featured a solo set by Ozzy himself, followed by a powerful finale from the original Sabbath lineup: Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. This marked the first time the four shared a stage since 2005, making it a historic moment in rock and metal history.
The all-day event also served as a massive celebration of heavy music, with acts like Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Anthrax, and Gojira performing tributes. Actor Jason Momoa hosted the event, while Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello served as musical director.
Adding to the excitement, UK rocker Yungblud dropped his cover of Sabbath’s 1972 ballad Changes—recorded live at the event—on streaming platforms earlier today (July 18). A music video for the performance is scheduled to debut at 5 PM UK time and offers a preview of the upcoming film.
Ozzy Osbourne announced his retirement from touring in 2023, citing health issues related to Parkinson’s disease and multiple surgeries. Speculation about a full Sabbath reunion began in 2024, after Ozzy publicly expressed regret that the band’s 2017 farewell tour felt unfinished without drummer Bill Ward, who had been absent since 2012.
Back to the Beginning wasn’t just a send-off—it was a charitable celebration, with all proceeds supporting causes in Birmingham. Morello estimated the event would raise over $190 million.
While Black Sabbath’s journey as a band may be complete, its members remain creatively active. Ozzy is reportedly working on a follow-up to his 2022 solo record Patient Number 9, Iommi is crafting his own solo material, Ward is preparing two new albums following 2015’s Accountable Beasts, and Butler is experimenting with fresh ideas of his own.