The documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2026, features the first joint interviews in over 20 years between Noel and Liam Gallagher, with writer Steven Knight expressing hope the film might inspire family reconciliation.
Writer Steven Knight, known for Peaky Blinders and the upcoming James Bond film, described the documentary as incredibly emotional
and emphasized its potential to foster reconciliation among families. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, chronicles the 2025 Oasis reunion tour, marking the first time the Gallagher brothers—Noel and Liam—have shared joint interviews since their 2009 band breakup. Knight told BBC Radio Manchester that the project aimed to highlight the “power of music” and its ability to bridge generational and personal divides.
I hope Oasis reunion film encourages families to make
The film and its purpose were further detailed in source material, which noted that the project is part concert film and part documentary, charting the Manchester band on their reunion world tour, which kicked off in Cardiff in July last year. The premiere occurred during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, where the Gallagher brothers arrived at the Lido docks, waving to photographers and skipping a formal news conference. The film’s debut drew fans who had gathered since Saturday morning, with the brothers described as bringing rock star energy
to the event.
The documentary includes the first joint interviews between Noel and Liam Gallagher in more than 20 years, during which they discussed their 15-year rift. According to the BBC, the film captures real emotions from real people,
with Knight noting that the project was incredibly emotional
and had resonated with many people. The film also features the brothers’ 1990s hits, including “Wonderwall” and “Live Forever,” which were reinterpreted during the reunion tour.
Reactions to the film were intense, with attendees at the Venice premiere describing the experience as hugely emotional.
Noel Gallagher was left in tears during the film’s debut, while Liam Gallagher’s arrival at the event drew cheers from fans. The documentary also highlights the role of the brothers’ children in mending their relationship, with Knight stating, Once their kids got involved, that was the cement. Their kids met and became mates.
This detail aligns with source material from AFP, which noted that the brothers’ reconciliation was helped by the budding relationships between their children, who had not known each other before the reunion.
Oasis reunion tour documentary rocks Venice Film Festival
The film’s release on Disney+ later in the year aims to extend its reach to a broader audience. Source material from the BBC Verify section emphasized that the project is part of a trend of major artists releasing tightly controlled big-screen films about their tours, allowing fans who missed out on tickets to experience the shows. Taylor Swift’s film about her Eras Tour in 2023 grossed an estimated $260 million worldwide, while Beyoncé’s 2023 tour film raked in $44 million. Knight noted that the Oasis movie was part of this trend, stating, I think it's really good, and the reason that anyone wants to fund something like this is because they see a precedent.
The film’s emotional resonance was evident in audience responses. Knight noted that people were breaking down about 15 minutes into the film, with fans describing the experience as spontaneous combustion
as they embraced and cried during performances. The documentary also includes never-before-seen rehearsals and the brothers’ first joint interviews in 25 years, during which they discussed their 2009 band breakup. Source material from the Guardian cited Liam Gallagher’s 2018 comment that his brother did me out, mate, he threw me under the (expletive) bus, and I won’t forget that. He split the band up and it meant the world to me. Just to further his career.
The band was founded in working-class Manchester, England, in 1991, and became one of the most popular British acts of the 1990s, hitting No. 1 with their debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994. Their 1995 follow-up, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, became one of the U.K.’s bestselling albums of all time. The film looks at the phenomenon of the Oasis reunion, with Knight describing the project as like the reunion and the tour, took on a life of its own.
The documentary’s release coincides with a broader trend of major artists releasing concert documentaries, as noted by Knight in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment.
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He told AFP, The documentary, like the reunion and the tour, took on a life of its own.
The film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival also drew attention from international media, with the Gallagher brothers’ presence described as “buzzworthyamid a festival largely shunned by major Hollywood studios. Source material from AP described the brothers as bringing
some rock star energy to a sleepy, and sweaty, Venice Film Festival Saturday.”
The film’s impact extends beyond music fans. Knight, in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, stated that the documentary’s focus on reconciliation could encourage others to resolve family feuds. He added, If it inspired people to get in touch with family members they have not spoken to for years, then I'm all for it.
The documentary also features the first joint interviews in over 20 years between Noel and Liam Gallagher, during which they discussed their 15-year rift. Knight told BBC Radio Manchester that the tour had been “phenomenal” and incredibly emotional.
As the film prepares for its global release on September 9, 2026, its legacy will likely be measured by its ability to connect audiences with both the music of Oasis and the personal narratives of its members. For Knight, the project represents a blend of artistry and emotional storytelling, with the hope that its message of reconciliation will resonate beyond the band’s history. The film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival also highlighted the Gallagher brothers’ enduring cultural impact, with fans describing the event as a spontaneous combustion
of nostalgia and emotion.
