Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.
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Cast
15 people
Malcolm Venville Director · David Teague Writer H. Scott Salinas Composer
Worldwide gross $2.5M · United States release May 7, 2026 · Produced in United Kingdom, United States
Box office
Worldwide gross
$2,547,000
Production
Universal Pictures Content Group
Production
United Kingdom · United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · May 5, 2026
Premiere · London, England
United States · May 7, 2026
Limited theatrical
Australia
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
Austria
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
Azerbaijan
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical · 16+
Bahrain
August 6, 2026 · Theatrical
Belgium
May 13, 2026 · Theatrical
Brazil
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
Canada
May 7, 2026 · Limited theatrical
Czechia
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
Finland
May 8, 2026 · Theatrical
France
May 13, 2026 · Theatrical
Germany
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
October 8, 2026 · Physical · 4K UHD & Blu-ray
Greece
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
Hungary
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
Ireland
May 7, 2026 · Limited theatrical
Israel
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical · 9 age rating
Italy
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
Latvia
May 15, 2026 · Theatrical
Luxembourg
June 29, 2026 · Theatrical
Netherlands
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
New Zealand
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
Norway
May 8, 2026 · Theatrical
Panama
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
Romania
July 24, 2026 · Digital · Rakuten TV & Prime Video
Russia
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
Singapore
May 15, 2026 · Limited theatrical
South Africa
May 8, 2026 · Theatrical
Spain
May 15, 2026 · Theatrical
Sweden
May 8, 2026 · Theatrical
Switzerland
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical
Türkiye
May 8, 2026 · Theatrical
Ukraine
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
United Arab Emirates
August 6, 2026 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
May 7, 2026 · Theatrical
June 8, 2026 · Digital · Prime Video
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