Oasis mania reached the Venice Film Festival on Saturday night as brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher attended the world premiere of their documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” according to reporting from the event. The film, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace and created by Steven Knight, captured an eight-minute standing ovation inside the Palazzo del Cinema as the brothers raised their hands triumphantly together.
Venice Red Carpet Madness and Fan Reactions
Fans gathered early outside the venue wearing bucket hats and band merchandise, singing along to classic tracks like “Wonderwall” and “Acquiesce,” according to on-the-ground coverage. Instead of arriving in standard festival cars, the Gallaghers entered through the main cinema entrance, sparking loud screams from the crowd. Inside the Sala Grande, attendees waved a Manchester City football club flag from the balcony and chanted for the band before the screening began.
Inside the Screening and Standing Ovation
The two-hour documentary features backstage and onstage footage from the band’s 2025 reunion tour, alongside the brothers’ first joint interview in over twenty years, as noted in the film’s official synopsis. Viewers audibly sang along to “Champagne Supernova” during the screening. Following the credits, the lengthy standing ovation caused some confusion for the festival newcomers; according to reports, Liam looked at his watch and mouthed asking if they should leave before creator Steven Knight convinced them to stay. The brothers then descended into the crowd to sign autographs, creating a mosh-pit atmosphere as fans rushed for photographs.
Did you know? Directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace previously helmed acclaimed music documentaries including Shut Up and Play the Hits and Meet Me in the Bathroom, as well as the Blur documentary No Distance Left to Run, according to production notes.
Global Success of the Oasis Live ’25 Tour
The documentary chronicles the Oasis Live ’25 tour, which marked the first time Liam and Noel had performed together since their 2009 split. According to tour data, tickets sold out immediately and generated hundreds of millions of dollars across dates in the U.K., North America, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.
The strong ticket sales and the brothers’ public cooperation have fueled widespread speculation regarding future tour dates. While the Gallaghers skipped the morning press conference in Venice, Noel recently hinted on Talksport about summer plans, stating that without a major football tournament scheduled, they would have to do something during the warmer months.
Theatrical and Streaming Release Schedule
“Don’t Look Back in Anger” is scheduled for a limited theatrical run starting September 11, including select Imax and U.S. cinemas, according to Disney’s distribution plans. The film will subsequently stream later this year on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does “Don’t Look Back in Anger” release in theaters?
The documentary opens in select theaters and Imax venues on September 11, according to Disney’s release schedule.
Where can I stream the Oasis documentary online?
The film will stream on Hulu in the U.S. and exclusively on Disney+ internationally later this year.
Who directed the Oasis documentary?
The documentary was directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, and created by Steven Knight.
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