A new documentary chronicling Oasis’s reunion tour last year premiered at the Venice Film Festival, offering an intimate look at the band’s unlikely reconciliation after a 15-year estrangement between brothers and bandmates Noel and Liam Gallagher. The film, titled *Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger*, captures the emotional journey of their first tour since reuniting and explores the powerful connection between the band and their fans.
The Oasis reunion tour, which ran from July in Cardiff to its conclusion in São Paulo, reportedly generated an estimated £297 million. Following the film’s release, hints posted on social media suggest that additional shows may be planned for venues including Celtic Park in Glasgow, Etihad Stadium in Manchester, and Knebworth in Hertfordshire, where the band famously sold out two nights in 1996. Further dates in Ireland, France, Italy, and Germany are also rumored.
Directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern and guided by writer Steven Knight, known for *Peaky Blinders*, the documentary avoids a traditional narrator or formal interviews. Instead, it stitches together candid moments, along with fans’ testimonials, to construct a narrative that shifts the focus from the band’s past conflicts to their shared legacy and the communal experience of their music. The film culminates in a poignant joint interview between Noel and Liam, marking a rare public display of their renewed fraternal bond.
Despite initial skepticism over whether the brothers could truly reconcile, the documentary reveals a surprising generosity and affection between them. Noel is heard reflecting on Liam's humor, while Liam expresses admiration for Noel’s songwriting and the reception the band has received. The film also shows the brothers' children forming close friendships, emphasizing a new chapter in their relationship.
Throughout the tour, Noel often showed visible emotion, sometimes turning his back to the audience to compose himself, while Liam maintained a more carefree demeanor. Both shared anecdotes illustrating the contrast: Noel’s nerves before the first gig and Liam’s casual approach, arriving shortly before going on stage.
Aside from the band’s dynamics, the documentary highlights the profound impact Oasis’s music has had on fans worldwide. It features stories from diverse individuals, including a young woman who survived the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing and finds solace in the song "Don’t Look Back In Anger." Other fans, from all walks of life, are seen expressing how the band's lyrics and concerts provide a vital form of escapism and emotional connection.
While the film runs over two hours—a length some viewers find excessive—it has been praised for capturing the emotional weight of the reunion. It ends with a symbolic cover of the Hal David and Burt Bacharach song “What The World Needs Now Is Love,” underscoring themes of forgiveness and unity.
*Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger* is set to be released in cinemas soon and will stream later this year on Disney+. The documentary offers both longtime fans and newcomers a heartfelt tribute to a band whose music continues to resonate across generations.