The long-awaited return of Britpop legends Oasis has reached a new milestone. To mark the first anniversary of their historic comeback show in Cardiff, Wales, the band has unveiled the debut trailer for their upcoming documentary, Don’t Look Back in Anger. This highly anticipated project promises an unfiltered look at how the Gallagher brothers managed to heal a 16-year rift to bring their iconic sound back to global stages.
A Cinematic Look at the Reunion
Directed by Steven Knight, the creative force behind Peaky Blinders and A Thousand Blows, the documentary captures the raw tension and eventual triumph of the band’s globally sold-out Live ’25 tour. The film will hit IMAX screens and select theaters this September, offering fans an immersive experience before the project hits major streaming platforms, including Disney+ and Hulu, later this year.
The trailer, which spans nearly sixty seconds, effectively builds suspense by juxtaposing the brothers’ past resentment with the electricity of their recent performances. In one poignant moment, Noel Gallagher is heard reflecting on the impossibility of a reunion before it happened, admitting, “I just don’t see myself onstage with Liam.” Conversely, Liam Gallagher addresses their infamous 2009 collapse in Paris, calling the nature of their split “unacceptable.” The teaser concludes with Liam’s characteristically blunt assessment of the reunion tour itself: “It’s gonna be chaos.”
Unprecedented Access
The production team behind the film—which includes co-directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, known for their work on Shut Up and Play the Hits and Meet Me in the Bathroom—gained unique access to the band. Beyond capturing the energy of rehearsals and life backstage, the documentary features a centerpiece that fans believed they might never see: a joint interview with Liam and Noel Gallagher, their first in over two decades.
Steven Knight view the documentary as more than just a musical retrospective. He describes the tour as a vital message to a fractured society, noting how the brothers’ reconciliation served as a symbol of healing. “The film offers viewers a seat at the table,” Knight explained. “It is the moment Liam and Noel sit down together for the first time in 15 years to tell it how it is and how it was.”
The Road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The tour trajectory was nothing short of massive. Following the kick-off in Cardiff last July, the band performed across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, and South America. The run concluded in São Paulo, Brazil, in November, occurring just shortly after the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The successful tour reignited the public’s obsession with their extensive discography, which had remained largely untouched by the core members during their decade-and-a-half-long hiatus. Despite the monumental success of the tour and the upcoming release of Don’t Look Back in Anger, neither brother has confirmed whether this project signals a long-term future for the band or if these memories are intended to serve as a final capstone to their legendary career.
Produced by Magna Studios in partnership with Sony Music Vision and Sony Music Entertainment UK, the documentary is poised to be one of the most significant releases in music history this year.
