A Cultural Moment Captured on Film
When Oasis announced their reunion earlier this year, it felt like something genuinely seismic was happening in British music. Now, we’re getting an inside look at that moment through Steven Knight’s highly anticipated documentary, which is set to premiere theatrically from September 11, 2026, before arriving on Disney+ later in the year.
Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, is producing this ambitious project alongside directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelance – the latter duo known for their work on the acclaimed LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up And Play The Hits. It’s a pedigree that immediately signals this isn’t just another concert film; this is designed to be something genuinely substantial.
What to Expect: Beyond the Headlines
The documentary promises something truly special for fans. We’re talking exclusive rehearsal footage, backstage access, and – perhaps most significantly – the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher in over 25 years. That’s a genuinely historic moment for a band that’s defined an entire generation of British rock music.
According to reports, the film will feature “phenomenal” footage of the brothers’ first meeting ahead of their comeback shows. Given the history between them and the circumstances of their reunion, this material is likely to be utterly compelling viewing.
The Vision Behind the Project
Knight has been characteristically thoughtful about what he’s trying to achieve here. In his own words: “I genuinely cannot wait for the world to see this film. I believe it captures the spirit and emotion of a global cultural moment and does justice to the wit and genius of two exceptional people.”
What’s particularly interesting is Knight’s emphasis on telling the fan perspective alongside the band’s story. He’s stressed that the documentary isn’t just about Noel and Liam – it’s equally about “the story of the fans whose lives the music has touched and sometimes changed forever.” In a broader sense, he’s positioning this as a film about how music can unite generations and cultures, which feels particularly relevant in 2026.
The Editing Challenge
Knight revealed earlier this year that his initial cut of the film was running at approximately four hours long. “We’ve gotta get it down,” he explained, but crucially added: “But it’s a documentary with a plot, do you know what I mean? It’s actually got a story.”
That’s a telling comment. This isn’t a straightforward chronological run-through of Live ’25 dates; Knight is constructing a narrative arc, which suggests the final cut will have genuine dramatic tension alongside the incredible musical moments.
Theatrical Release and Streaming Strategy
The release strategy is notably ambitious. By giving the documentary a proper theatrical run – including IMAX screens globally from September 11 – Disney+ is signalling serious confidence in this project. This isn’t being dumped straight to streaming; it’s getting the cinematic treatment first, which feels entirely appropriate for a film about one of rock’s biggest reunion moments.
The film will then arrive on Disney+ around the world, with US viewers able to access it on both Disney+ and Hulu from a later date in 2026. That wider availability should ensure genuinely massive reach.
The Bigger Picture
What’s fascinating about this project is timing and cultural relevance. Oasis’ reunion felt impossible for years. The acrimonious split in 2009, the years of public bickering, the sense that we’d never see them together again – it all made their Live ’25 announcement feel genuinely seismic. Knight’s documentary captures that context and that moment.
For younger audiences who never saw Oasis live the first time around, this film will provide crucial context about why this matters. For longtime fans, it offers something far more intimate – a look behind the scenes at how these two brothers navigated reuniting after all these years.
What’s Next?
There are also hints that more music might be coming. Noel Gallagher revealed in February that he was back in the recording studio, though whether that’s for new Oasis material or something else remains unclear. That’s perhaps a conversation for another time, but it suggests the creative momentum from the reunion tour might extend beyond Live ’25.
For now though, Steven Knight’s documentary represents the most definitive statement we’ll get on what this reunion actually meant – both for the band and for the millions of fans who showed up to witness it. That September premiere absolutely cannot come soon enough.