British heavy metal band Iron Maiden have been part of the UK music scene for over 50 years and in that time have gone from their humble beginnings in the pubs of East London to filling arenas and stadiums all over the world having released 17 studio albums, sold over 100 million records, and performed almost 2,500 concerts across 64 countries.
Their classic song “Number of the Beast” was also most recently featured in the iconic scene from 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple with Ralph Fiennes and now they’ve announced a new documentary in advance of their own festival EddFest which takes place at Knebworth in England in July this year.
Directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest – A Depeche Mode Film), the feature‑length documentary charts Iron Maiden’s remarkable five‑decade journey.
Alongside the band, the documentary features on‑camera reflections from prominent admirers including Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, each speaking about Iron Maiden’s influence on music, culture and generations of fans worldwide.
The documentary arrives as the band continues its two year Run For Your Lives world tour, which included a triumphant homecoming performance at London Stadium a short distance from where it all began five decades ago.
The film will be released in UK cinemas on May 7th 2026 and tickets will go on sale March 18th so check out their site https://www.ironmaidenfilm.com/ for more information.
