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Oasis Reunion Captured: “Don’t Look Back in Anger” Documentary
9/9/2026, 7:47:06 AM
The Reunion Tour Filmed
The two-hour concert film *Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger* follows the band’s 2025 “Live ’25” world tour, the first shows the Gallagher brothers have performed together since their 2009 split. Directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, with writer-producer Steven Knight, embedded themselves in rehearsals and on-stage performances, using hidden cameras to record the brothers’ first joint rehearsal in 16 years and the ensuing 41 concerts across 14 countries. The film intercuts concert footage with fan interviews, archival material and the brothers’ separate on-camera interviews, culminating in their first joint interview in over two decades.
Background & Context
Oasis disbanded after a backstage altercation in Paris in August 2009, after which Noel and Liam pursued solo projects for 15 years. In August 2024 the band announced a reunion tour, prompting a surge of ticket demand and media speculation about whether the brothers could reconcile on stage.
Timeline
- 4 July 2025 (scheduled): First gig of the comeback at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
- July 2025: Rehearsals begin six weeks before the opening night; hidden cameras record the brothers’ first shared rehearsal.
- 5 September 2026: World premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
- 7 September 2026: UK red-carpet premiere in London.
- 9 September 2026: General release in UK cinemas and IMAX, followed by streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Data & Statistics
- 41 concerts across 14 countries and five continents.
- More than two million attendees worldwide.
- The Live ’25 tour generated US $405.4 million in revenue.
Official Statements & Responses
Noel Gallagher called the film “expensive” at the London premiere and stressed that Oasis “is not a right-wing thing” and that “all are welcome.” Liam Gallagher said the songs “come from his soul” and belong to the fans. Steven Knight framed the project as a record of “reconciliation and forgiveness,” insisting the film was intended to capture the brothers’ reality without influencing it.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You enter into a film thinking you're gonna make one film. Especially with documentaries, you can have a plan but you have to be prepared to throw it out of the window.” — Dylan Southern
- “The reconciliation didn’t happen in rehearsals,” — Dylan Southern
- “that when they were written, Noel didn't sit down and go, I'm going to write a song about this, about this subject.” — Steven Knight
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the status of the 4 July 2025 kickoff: some accounts describe the concert as having taken place, while the date ledger lists it as “scheduled.” The documentary omits detailed discussion of the brothers’ 15-year estrangement and the financial motivations behind the tour; critics note the absence of any explanation for the tiered ticket-pricing model that saw some seats advertised at £148.50 ultimately costing over £350. No named individual provides a direct response to these omissions.
What’s Next
While the documentary highlights the success of the 2025 reunion, speculation about a further tour in 2027 has circulated in fan forums, but no official schedule has been announced. The film’s release on streaming platforms later in 2026 will likely renew interest in the band’s future activities.
