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Fans of heavy metal will soon have an opportunity to experience one of rock music's most significant farewell performances on the big screen, as Ozzy Osbourne's final performance with Black Sabbath is released in cinemas worldwide.
Titled Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning, the concert film captures the Birmingham born musician performing alongside Black Sabbath's original line up of Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
The performance was recorded at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham just 17 days before Osbourne died at the age of 76 in July 2025. The film is scheduled for worldwide cinema release on October 28, allowing audiences to revisit an emotional night that brought the legendary band together for the first time in two decades.
The sold out concert was designed as a farewell celebration for Osbourne and Black Sabbath. It brought together generations of heavy metal performers who had been influenced by the band, including Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Anthrax.
Osbourne also performed a solo set featuring music from his extensive career. The singer had sold more than 55 million albums during a career that continued long after he left Black Sabbath in 1979.
Hosted by actor Jason Momoa, the event featured Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello as musical director. The programme combined performances from Black Sabbath with appearances by some of the biggest names associated with heavy metal.
For Osbourne, the concert carried particular emotional significance. The musician had experienced serious health challenges in the years leading up to the performance and had not performed with Black Sabbath for two decades.
During the show, he reflected on the long period away from the stage and thanked the audience for their support.
His wife, Sharon Osbourne, previously explained that the concert came about after she asked him what would make him happy. According to her, his answer was simple: he wanted to perform again, say goodbye to his fans and thank them.
The event also represented a moment of closure for Black Sabbath. Iommi described the reunion as closure for the band, while drummer Bill Ward said he felt completely at home performing alongside his longtime bandmates again.
Butler described the atmosphere as a powerful expression of love, reflecting the emotional connection between the musicians and their audience.
Black Sabbath are widely recognised for helping define and popularise heavy metal, establishing a sound that influenced generations of musicians around the world.
Osbourne's cultural influence also extended beyond music. He became a television personality through the reality series The Osbournes, which followed his family life alongside Sharon and their children.
Now, the final Black Sabbath performance will reach audiences far beyond those who attended the Birmingham concert. Presented specifically for cinemas, the film promises to preserve the scale of the stadium event while documenting an important final chapter in the history of one of heavy metal's defining bands.
