Sharon Osbourne Reflects on Ozzy's Final Concert Film
Sharon Osbourne calls the film of Ozzy Osbourne's last concert bittersweet and hard to watch, as it premieres globally in theaters.
The concert film Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning premiered in theaters on October 25, 2025. Sharon Osbourne hosted a purple carpet world premiere for the film at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, with half the ticket proceeds benefiting homeless charities. The two-and-a-half-hour film opens in movie theaters worldwide on Oct. 28.
Sharon Osbourne's personal response to the film
Sharon Osbourne described watching the film as an emotionally difficult but proud experience. She spoke about her reaction to the footage, which documents her husband's final performance.
"It was very hard to watch a lot of this film," Sharon Osbourne said. "I had to, but it was very, very hard." She called the film bittersweet and amazing, stating that everything about the show was a joyous occasion. She believes the concert will go down in music history and expressed pride that it was for her husband. Sharon Osbourne said Ozzy would have felt like one lucky son of a bitch after seeing the film, adding that he never took anything for granted.
The final concert and Ozzy Osbourne's determination to perform
Ozzy Osbourne's final performance was an act of sheer will against severe medical advice. After suffering multiple health setbacks and being hospitalized in America, he returned to England and consulted six doctors at his home.
They advised against performing, warning it would kill him. Ozzy Osbourne insisted. He had emphysema and had hardly any lungs left. Despite this, he performed well at the concert. In the hours before taking the stage, he watched other performers on screens in his dressing room, reacting as an elated fan. He was emotional during his own set but later described the experience as beautiful and amazing.
Concert scale, significance, and legacy
The 'Back to the Beginning' concert was a massive ten-hour stadium event in Birmingham, England, attended by 44,000 fans and livestreamed globally. It featured a lineup of major rock acts and historic reunions. Ozzy Osbourne died 17 days after this performance.
| Event Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Attendance | 44,000 fans |
| Key Performers | Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Mastodon |
| Special Reunion | Black Sabbath's founding members |
| Charity | Proceeds from tickets and livestream |
| Film Director | Ben Wainwright-Pearce |
| Film Sound | Mixed in 5.1 surround sound |
Tom Morello arranged supergroups for the event featuring artists like Steven Tyler and Sammy Hagar, along with estranged members of Osbourne’s solo bands. Ozzy Osbourne closed the show by singing a handful of his solo hits. Sharon Osbourne called the event groundbreaking and said Ozzy saw it as a great achievement, noting the performance had to end with Black Sabbath where it began. She said Ozzy went out like a Viking.
The film features performances by every artist who played at the concert. It will open in movie theaters worldwide on Oct. 28.
