Watch Tom Morello, Chuck D and Javier Bardem Rock up for Iron Maiden In ‘Burning Ambition’ Trailer

Iron Maiden Unveils First Trailer for 50th Anniversary Film ‘Burning Ambition’

Iron Maiden has unveiled the first trailer for Burning Ambition, a new feature documentary tied to the band’s 50th anniversary. The film is set to open in cinemas worldwide on May 7, 2026, with tickets now on sale. The announcement frames the movie as a look at the band’s long run from East London club stages to global heavy metal status. The trailer points to a mix of archival footage, new interviews, and appearances from musicians and well-kno…

Watch Tom Morello, Chuck D and Javier Bardem Rock up for Iron Maiden In ‘Burning Ambition’ Trailer

Iron Maiden’s journey from the East End of London to a stadium near you is captured in all its heavy metal glory for Burning Ambition, the trailer for which is now live. The official Iron Maiden documentary is due out in cinemas May 7, via Universal Pictures, tracking the band’s incredible, ongoing journey, and myriad challenges along the way. “If you’re an Iron Maiden fan,” says frontman Bruce Dickinson at the top, a rallying cry from the s…

Universal Pictures release trailer for the Iron Maiden film 'Burning Ambition'

With unprecedented access to official band archives, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Directed by Malcolm Venville and featuring interviews with the band and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, this electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans. The official trailer ha…