Netflix Releases Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Black Sabbath Documentary… — Watch Now ⬇️⬇️
In a move that’s set the metal world ablaze with excitement, Netflix has just dropped the official trailer for its upcoming Black Sabbath documentary, a feature-length exploration of the band that started it all — the godfathers of heavy metal. Simply titled “Black Sabbath: The End Begins,” the film promises to deliver a definitive, unfiltered look into the raw legacy of one of music’s most important and revolutionary acts.
The trailer, which clocks in at just over two minutes, is already sending shockwaves through fan communities across the globe. Opening with the sound of ominous rain and the haunting toll of a bell — an unmistakable nod to the title track from the band’s debut album — the footage quickly dives into archival concert clips, backstage chaos, candid interviews, and never-before-seen footage spanning the group’s staggering career. From grimy pubs in Birmingham to sold-out stadiums and arenas, it’s a journey through fire, riffs, and pure rebellion.
“We weren’t trying to invent heavy metal,” a young Tony Iommi is seen saying in an old interview. “We were just playing what we felt. What we had to play.”
Narrated by Ozzy Osbourne himself in segments, and featuring commentary from Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and guest appearances by artists like James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, and Rob Zombie, the documentary takes an unflinching look at the band’s meteoric rise, creative conflicts, drug-fueled chaos, and eventual resurgence.
One of the most emotional moments in the trailer comes when Ozzy reflects on the impact of the band’s final show, held in their hometown of Birmingham in 2017.“
That night… it was closure. But also… it felt like a goodbye to a part of me,” Ozzy says, visibly emotional.
“The End Begins” doesn’t just focus on the band’s success. It promises to dig into the personal struggles that nearly tore Sabbath apart: the rifts between bandmates, the addictions, the moments of self-doubt and resurrection. There are candid moments of laughter and tears, stories of brotherhood and betrayal, and above all, a sense of gratitude for a career that shaped the very DNA of rock music.
Netflix has described the film as “a love letter to darkness, volume, and survival.” Directed by Sam Dunn (known for “Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey” and “Iron Maiden: Flight 666”), the documentary has been in the works for over four years and was made in close collaboration with the band members themselves.
“We wanted to set the record straight,” Dunn said in a recent press release. “There’s been so much mythology around Sabbath — some true, some not. This was about letting them tell their story, their way.”
Fans can expect rare behind-the-scenes moments, from the first ever rehearsals in Aston to the infamous 1974 California Jam, the Dio-era transformation, Ozzy’s solo departure and return, and even the emotional recording sessions for the 2013 album 13, produced by Rick Rubin.
Already, the metal community is buzzing with reactions. YouTube comments under the trailer are flooded with praise:This is the doc we’ve been waiting for. Absolute chills.”“The trailer alone made me tear up. The end of an era, captured forever.”“No Sabbath, no metal. Full stop.”
Critics, too, are already calling the film a landmark moment in music documentaries. Rolling Stone referred to it as “a brutally honest, sonically thunderous portrait of a band that defined a genre and defied the odds.”
The documentary also doesn’t shy away from the band’s complex legacy — including their sometimes strained relationships, Ozzy’s battles with addiction, and the long-standing tension between the original members and management. But through it all, there’s an undercurrent of awe and respect for what these four young men from Birmingham achieved.
“We were just a bunch of working-class kids,” Geezer Butler says at one point. “We didn’t expect to change the world. But we did.”
“Black Sabbath: The End Begins” premieres globally on Netflix on July 17, 2025.
To accompany the documentary, Netflix is also launching an exclusive behind-the-scenes companion podcast and limited-edition vinyl soundtrack featuring remastered live cuts and alternate takes — available later this month.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or someone just beginning to discover the crushing beauty of Sabbath’s music, this documentary is shaping up to be a must-watch event — not just for metalheads, but for anyone who understands the power of music to move, to challenge, and to endure.
As the trailer closes, a chilling voice echoes:“When you hear that first riff… that’s not just music. That’s Black Sabbath.”
Watch the trailer now on Netflix’s YouTube channel or official site. Crank it loud — as loud as it’ll go.
Black Sabbath: The End Begins – Streaming July 17. Only on Netflix.
Long live the masters of metal. Long live Black Sabbath.
