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Oasis : Don’t Look Back In Anger – A Documentary of the Gallagher Reunion
9/10/2026, 6:04:02 AM
Core Event
The two-hour documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger chronicles the 2025 “Oasis Live ’25” reunion tour, the first time in more than a decade that brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher performed together. The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival on September 5 2026, opened in select IMAX and cinema venues on September 9 2026, and will move to Disney+ later in 2026.
Background & Context
After a volatile 2009 breakup that ended with a backstage plum-throwing incident, the Gallaghers pursued solo projects for 15 years. In 2024 they announced a comeback tour, and rehearsals began six weeks before the opening night in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The documentary follows rehearsals, backstage moments, and the tour’s global leg, while also featuring the first joint interview of the brothers in over 20 years.
Data & Statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tour gross | $405.4 million | ABC7 |
| Number of shows | 41 concerts across 14 countries and 5 continents | The Guardian |
| Total audience | more than 2 million fans | The Guardian |
| Cardiff opening crowd | 74,500 attendees | The Guardian |
| Cameras used | Up to 20 on-stage; 12 in rehearsals | Boston Herald |
Official Statements & Responses
- Steven Knight (creator/writer) described the film as “incredibly emotional” and said he hoped it would inspire people to reconcile with estranged family members.
- Dylan Southern (co-director) noted that “the reconciliation didn’t happen in rehearsals” but emerged on stage as the brothers “started hugging and crying.” He added, “We are in contact way more than we ever were before.”
Data-Driven Insights
The film’s emphasis on fan testimony underscores the tour’s multigenerational appeal. Viewers hear a South Korean diver credit Oasis lyrics for overcoming depression, a Manchester bombing survivor find meaning in “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” and a Brazilian fan name her dog after guitarist Paul Arthurs. These stories illustrate how the band’s 1990s catalogue continues to resonate across cultures and age groups.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Timing of the opening gig: The Guardian lists the Cardiff concert on 4 July 2025, while the Date Ledger records that date as future, highlighting a mismatch.
- Narrative depth: Reviewers (iNews, HeyUGuys) argue the documentary omits the “why” behind the reunion, offering little insight into the 15-year feud or its catalyst.
- Financial focus: Consequence notes the film downplays the $400 million commercial success, missing an opportunity to explore economic motivations.
What’s Next
- The documentary will stream on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland later in 2026 (exact date not announced).
- In the United States, it will become available on Hulu and Disney+ after its theatrical run.
The film offers an immersive portrait of a historic rock reunion, blending concert spectacle with intimate moments of forgiveness, while leaving some of the deeper back-story of the Gallagher brothers to the imagination of viewers.
