Oasis Live ’25 Documentary: Steven Knight Calls Project “Phenomenal”

The forthcoming Oasis documentary, helmed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is currently a sprawling four hours in length, the filmmaker revealed in a recent interview. The project, following the Britpop icons’ highly anticipated Live ’25 reunion tour, is undergoing refinement as Knight and his team perform to distill the extensive footage into a more concise runtime.

Knight shared the update although promoting his latest film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, with Project Big Screen. He described the documentary as “phenomenal,” emphasizing its narrative structure. “It’s a documentary with a plot, do you know what I mean? It’s actually got a story,” Knight explained. “And then we’ve expanded it… you’ll see when you see it.”

A Reunion Years in the Making

The Live ’25 tour itself marked the first time Liam and Noel Gallagher had performed together in over 16 years, igniting massive fan excitement. Announced in August 2024, the tour encompassed 41 shows across five continents, culminating in a final performance in São Paulo, Brazil, last November. Rehearsals began in May 2025, with Liam joining his brother the following month. The scale of the production was significant, with screens at the Manchester Heaton Park dates measuring a staggering 84 metres by 12 metres – the largest ever used at a UK concert, according to NME.

The documentary’s creation wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision either. Jon Shrimpton, the tour’s live video director, revealed the project was in pre-production for a full 14 months, hinting at a wealth of behind-the-scenes material and “lots of well-kept secrets.”

Beyond the Concert: A Story Unfolds

What sets this documentary apart, according to Knight, is its focus on narrative. He suggests the film isn’t simply a concert recording, but a story that unfolded during the reunion process. This approach aligns with the work of Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, the film’s directors, who are known for their innovative music films, including the LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up And Play The Hits and the acclaimed Meet Me In The Bathroom, which chronicled the early 2000s New York music scene.

The filmmakers were granted unprecedented access, filming meetings and rehearsals leading up to the tour. Sources previously indicated that footage of Liam and Noel Gallagher navigating their famously fraught relationship would be a central element, potentially offering fans a glimpse into the dynamics that fueled – and fractured – one of music’s most iconic bands.

Gallagher Perspectives: Anticipation and Reflection

Noel Gallagher himself has offered cautious optimism about the project. While he’s only seen “a tiny little bit of it,” he’s heard overwhelmingly positive feedback from those who have. “If it even captures five per cent of what that tour was, it’ll be astonishing,” he told NME. He emphasized the exceptional quality of the performances, particularly those in Manchester.

Knight’s interviews with the Gallagher brothers reportedly yielded a treasure trove of material. “They’re just one quote after another,” he said. “They’re just so funny.” This suggests a willingness from both brothers to engage candidly with the documentary’s exploration of their history and reunion.

Production Powerhouse: Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision

The documentary is being produced by Magna Studios, a multidisciplinary studio with a track record of acclaimed music films, including Beastie Boys Story and Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now. Sony Music Vision will handle distribution, with Krista Wegener leading global sales. This pairing suggests a significant marketing push and wide availability for the finished film.

What’s Next for the Oasis Documentary?

The primary task now is reducing the four-hour cut to a more manageable length. While Knight hasn’t specified a target runtime, the need for editing suggests a focus on streamlining the narrative and highlighting the most compelling moments. Given the extensive footage and the filmmakers’ commitment to a story-driven approach, fans can anticipate a documentary that goes beyond a simple concert film, offering a deeper exploration of Oasis’s legacy and the complexities of their reunion. The release date remains unconfirmed, but with production well underway, a premiere sometime in 2026 seems plausible.

Beyond the documentary, both Gallagher brothers appear to be keeping busy. Noel recently won the Songwriter Of The Year award at the BRITs 2026, and has hinted at new studio work. Liam, meanwhile, has responded to Oasis’s current position in voting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, urging fans to support their induction. Official live recordings from the Live ’25 tour continue to be released, offering fans further glimpses into the reunion experience, including performances of “Slide Away,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” and “Wonderwall.”