Iron Maiden, the documentary film about the band arrives at the cinema

Iron Maiden, the documentary film about the band arrives at the cinema

The new official documentary film is called “Iron Maiden Burning Ambition”. Iron Maiden and will be released in cinemas starting from May 7, 2026 – while in Italy it will arrive a week later, the May 14th.

Directed by Malcolm Venville (“Churchill at War”, “Theodore Roosevelt” and others), the docufilm will cover the five decades of the band’s career and will contain previously unpublished images taken from the group’s archives. There will also be interviews with artists such as Lars UlrichMetallica drummer, actor Javier Bardem or the frontman of Public Enemy Chuck Dwho will talk about the influence Maiden have had on the world of music and society.

THE’list of rooms cinemas participating in the initiative will be available starting March 18 on www.ironmaidenfilm.com

The synopsis of the documentary reads:

With unprecedented access to the band’s official archives, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition traces five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Featuring interviews with the band and collaborators such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, this electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unshakable bond with their army of fans around the world.

We remember that Iron Maiden will be at Milan on June 17, 2026 for the first, historic metal concert at San Siro.