Iron Maiden Announces Upcoming Documentary Commemorating The Band’s 50th Anniversary

On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive journey through Iron Maiden’s 50 Year history” while featuring “exclusive interviews with pivotal band members, including the final interview with original vocalist, Paul Di’Anno,” who passed away in 2024. The documentary will be directed by Malcolm Venville, and will feature testimonials from famous fans like Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Gene Simmons, along with rare archival footage of the band, as well as all-new animated sequences with their iconic mascot Eddie. Iron Maiden launches their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives World Tour in Budapest on May 27, with 32 additional dates scheduled in Europe and the UK through August 2. (Billboard)