The historic farewell concert for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, a monumental event that raised over $190 million for charity, is being adapted into a feature-length film for worldwide theatrical release in 2026. The film, titled Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow, will give fans across the globe a chance to experience the emotional final performance of the godfathers of heavy metal on the big screen.
Fans eager for a glimpse of the film can get their first taste today, July 18. UK rock artist Yungblud, who performed at the event, has officially released his moving rendition of Sabbath‘s 1972 ballad “Changes” to streaming services. An accompanying music video, set to premiere at 5 PM UK time, will offer the first official footage from the upcoming concert film.
Produced by Mercury Studios, the approximately 100-minute film will compile highlights from the spectacular all-day event held at Villa Park in Birmingham earlier this month. The show marked the final live performance of Ozzy Osbourne‘s career and the first time the four founding members of Black Sabbath—Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward—had shared a stage since 2005.
Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow will feature blistering performances from Sabbath and Ozzy‘s solo band, as well as an all-star lineup of tributes from across the rock and metal world. The event, hosted by actor Jason Momoa with musical direction by Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, included guest appearances by members of Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Anthrax, Gojira, and many more.
More than just a concert, the farewell was a massive philanthropic success. The event raised an estimated $190 million, placing it among the most successful charity concerts in music history. All proceeds will benefit Birmingham-based causes, including Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
Following its worldwide theatrical run in 2026, a home media release with expanded bonus material is also planned for later that year.
Even though Black Sabbath has played their final show as a band, the members are still busy with individual projects. Ozzy Osbourne has mentioned he’s interested in making another solo album, following up 2022’s Patient Number 9. Tony Iommi is also working on his own album. Bill Ward has two albums in the works, which will be his first since his 2015 solo effort Accountable Beasts. And Geezer Butler is “fiddling about” with some new ideas.
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