Sharon Osbourne Says ‘Back to the Beginning’ Concert Film Captured Ozzy’s ‘Every Pore, Every Expression’ Before His Death
Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning is an in-depth look at the rock icon's swan song.
Nearly two and a half years after its premiere, Sharon Osbourne reflects on her emotional experience watching Ozzy Osbourne perform at the Back to the Beginning concert. The historic July 5, 2025 show, which marked both acts' swan song before Ozzy's death 17 days later, was recorded for a nearly two-hour film that will debut in over 15,000 theaters worldwide on October 28.
Trafalgar Releasing and Mercury Studios released the film, which features performances by numerous heavy metal and hard rock icons like Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Slayer, and Disturbed. Sharon Osbourne admits that the film is "very hard" to watch, as it shows Ozzy's every pore and expression, including his struggle and agony during the performance.
Despite his health issues, Ozzy insisted on participating, even after doctors warned him that performing could lead to a heart attack. Sharon says that her son Jack had to watch the edits for her as she initially couldn't handle it. The concert, held at Villa Park in Osbourne and Black Sabbath's hometown of Birmingham, England, celebrated the bands' rich history and featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
The film's director, Tim Van Someren, took great care to ensure that Osbourne's presence was felt throughout the film, incorporating his five songs and revisiting his interactions with the audience.
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