The iconic ’70s heavy metal band Iron Maiden is taking a step back into the pop culture spotlight with their debut theatrical release, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. The documentary will be available for viewing in select theaters as a limited release.
Universal Pictures Content Group first announced the production of the documentary back in March 2025. The film marks the 50th anniversary of the heavy metal pioneers and will do a deep dive into the band’s five-decade-spanning career.
British heavy metal band Iron Maiden performs at the Alpine Valley Music Theater during their World Piece Tour, East Troy, Wisconsin, August 6, 1983. Pictured are Dave Murray, Bruce Dickinson, and band mascot Eddie. Paul Natkin/Getty Images
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition will feature personal interviews from band members Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain and Janick Gers, marking the first time the band has come together to tell the full story of their rise to global stardom.
Alongside band recounts, a few famous fans were also asked to participate including, actor Javier Bardem, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Public Enemy’s Chuck D and The Cure’s Simon Gallup. The confessional segments will explore both the band’s firsthand accounts of the most pivotal moments from their respective careers as well as fans’ perspective on the group’s impact.
Directed by Dominic Freeman, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition will chronologically cover the span of the group’s entire evolution, capturing both triumphant and tumultuous moments. The hour-and-46-minute-long film will share archived footage from the band’s early live performances and new animation segments created by Partizan Studio.
Tickets to see Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition are now available for purchase on Fandango.com.
This story was originally published by Parade on May 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.