Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

Name: Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Genre: Biography, Music, Documentary
Released: May 7, 2026
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 64

2026

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Trafalgar Releasing | Release Date: May 7, 2026 | Not Rated

Summary: Spanning five decades, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition 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 filmSpanning five decades, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition 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.… Expand

Genre(s): Biography, Music, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 106 min

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Empire Jamie Graham

May 8, 2026

A high-energy doc that does a tidy job of spanning 50 action-packed years. We suggest you don’t run to the hills but your nearest cinema instead. Read full review

Donald Clarke

May 6, 2026

This is ultimately an inspirational yarn focused on the value of standing by convictions. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

May 6, 2026

It’s cheerful and watchable, if a relentlessly on-brand fan promo, corporately policed and controlled, using vintage archive photos and video rather than closeup talking-head footage of the band now. Read full review

NME Damian Jones

May 7, 2026

It makes you wonder whether a documentary series may well have been a better option – even if the movie makes for a moving and amusing recap of Maiden’s incredible legacy. Read full review

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