In what may be the most emotionally charged and historic release in the world of heavy metal, Black Sabbath’s farewell film is set to debut in early 2026 — a moment that will forever mark the end of an era and the definitive closing chapter of one of the most influential bands in music history. Titled *The End of Sabbath*, the documentary-concert hybrid offers fans a front-row seat to the final bow of a band that helped invent a genre and defined a generation.
For more than five decades, Black Sabbath — with their signature dark riffs, apocalyptic themes, and pioneering sound — shaped the very foundations of heavy metal. From the haunting echo of the first album’s title track in 1970 to their final tour, *The End*, the band’s journey has been one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless sonic force. With the upcoming film, fans old and new will witness not just the closing of a chapter, but the culmination of a legend.
Directed by longtime collaborator and visual storyteller Ben Wheatley, *The End of Sabbath* is more than just a concert film. It’s an intimate and visceral portrait of four men — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward — whose collective energy changed the world of music forever. The film documents their final live performance in Birmingham, their hometown, where it all began, and where it now ends. The emotional gravity of returning to the place of origin resonates deeply throughout the film.
With rare behind-the-scenes footage, personal reflections, and explosive live performances, the film offers an unfiltered look at the band’s journey — from the gritty clubs of Aston to the global stadiums of the 21st century. Each member confronts the reality of saying goodbye to a life built on stage, a brotherhood forged in fire and thunder.
What stands out most is the vulnerability and honesty the film captures. Ozzy’s cracked voice as he shares how the music saved his life. Iommi’s quiet strength despite years of health battles. Geezer’s poetic musings on the meaning of legacy. And even Bill Ward’s long-anticipated reconciliation — the long-missing heartbeat now present once more.
Fans will find themselves not only headbanging to the heavy riffs of “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “Children of the Grave,” but also holding back tears as they watch a band that once defied time and trend finally make peace with the end.
Set for a global theatrical release followed by a streaming debut on Netflix, *The End of Sabbath* is already being described by insiders as “the *Lord of the Rings* of rock documentaries.” A fitting final act for a band whose mythos looms as large as their music.
In 2026, the world will watch as the final curtain falls. And though the amps may power down and the stage grow dark, Black Sabbath’s thunder will echo for eternity.