The final theatrical performance and musical farewell of heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is expanding beyond the big screen, with Mercury Studios announcing plans to release the event across digital and physical formats on December 11. Fans will be able to purchase the full-length concert film and soundtrack on 4K Ultra HD, DVD, Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl.
The release follows the theatrical debut of Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning, a two-hour concert film drawn from a massive 10-hour farewell event. The gathering took place on July 5, 2025, drawing over 44,000 fans to Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England, at the Villa Park stadium. The star-studded tribute featured performances by prominent rock and metal groups, including Metallica, Mastodon, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses.
Crucially, the event marked Osbourne’s final performance and the first time the original lineup of Black Sabbath reunited to play together in nearly two decades. Physical editions of the film are set to include special bonus material, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and video tributes from artists such as Dolly Parton and AC/DC.
In the lead-up to the release, Sharon Osbourne shared details regarding the production and the heavy metal icon’s determination to stage the event despite medical warnings. Medical advisors cautioned against the undertaking, suggesting the physical toll would be too great. According to Sharon, Osbourne was resolute in his decision, declaring that his final months would be spent performing on his own terms.
Reflecting on the emotional milestone, Sharon Osbourne described the event as a joyous and historic occasion that captured the trailblazing spirit of the artist’s career. “It’s bittersweet. It’s amazing. Everything about the show was amazing and just a joyous occasion and one that will go down in music history,” she noted, adding that the performance served as a fitting farewell carried out precisely as he wished.
Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, just 17 days after the historic Birmingham concert.
