Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Concert Was Sharon’s Final Gift, Trailer Reveals

The extended trailer for Ozzy Osbourne’s forthcoming documentary, Ozzy: No Escape From Now, reveals that the rock icon’s farewell concert was a final gift from his wife, Sharon Osbourne, as he battled six years of health problems and a struggle with depression. Directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Tania Alexander, the feature-length film is produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family and is slated to debut October 7 on Paramount+. The trailer positions the film as an intimate portrait of a performer whose career was intertwined with persistent pain and resilience.

The footage centers on Sharon working behind the scenes to stage the farewell show, a plan she presents to Ozzy with the line, “What do you think, we do a big farewell show?” He is heard replying, “I want to say to my fans, thank you for the years.” The trailer notes the chosen date: July 5. Drummer Chad Smith is seen affirming the sentiment, calling it Sharon’s gift to Ozzy and adding, “You deserve this.” The behind-the-scenes cadence is reinforced by Sharon’s assertion that the concert should be a celebration for everyone, while Smith emphasizes the emotional resonance of the moment. In one closing moment, Ozzy reflects, “It’s got to be the best show in the world when I do it. Otherwise, what’s the point doing it?”

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Beyond the farewell performance, the trailer and film examine how Ozzy’s chronic pain affected his mental health and the creative direction of his work during that period. Sharon describes a time when “the depression was so bad,” recounting moments when Ozzy questioned the point of getting up or working with physiotherapists. The documentary also touches on the artistic pivot sparked by Take What You Want, the 2019 collaboration with Post Malone, which the family members say helped reset his creative arc as he moved into new material and collaborations.

The documentary framework invites viewers into the making of Ordinary Man (2020) and Patient Number 9 (2022), two albums the film treats as pivotal in Ozzy’s late-career arc. Jack Osbourne notes that Ordinary Man feels more like a John Osbourne record—an autobiographical meditation on mortality and the end of life—while daughter Kelly describes the daily studio rituals that accompanied those sessions, including long sessions in the basement studio where Ozzy would settle into a chair that became a creative focal point.

The project promises a multi-faceted chronicle, including footage from home and in the studio, and documentary material about Ozzy’s late-career decisions, such as his surprise choice to perform at the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in the U.K. in the summer of 2022. The film also offers an exclusive look at the soundcheck from his Rock Hall of Fame induction in October 2024 and tracks his planned Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025. The Osbourne children—Aimee, Kelly and Jack—are all set to participate in the documentary, contributing personal perspectives on their father’s life and legacy.

Although the project was originally slated for release during Ozzy’s lifetime, producers have described Ozzy: No Escape From Now as a testament to the singer’s courage, wit, determination and talent—qualities that continue to define his public persona and his influence on generations of fans. The film gathers a broad array of contributors, including Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Duff McKagan and Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield (Metallica), Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan (Tool) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Zakk Wylde, Ozzy’s longtime guitarist; producer Andrew Watt; Billy Morrison; Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine); Mike Inez (Alice In Chains); and Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) also provide intimate, personal perspectives on the man behind the music.

In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing on July 22 at age 76, and his private funeral at the family’s Buckinghamshire estate on July 30, the film’s release takes on new undertones for fans and industry observers alike. Official death records list multiple causes, including out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease, along with Parkinson’s disease with autonomic dysfunction. The family issued a statement saying Ozzy died surrounded by love, underscoring the personal dimension of a career that touched millions. The death has also sparked renewed discussion about the timing of Ozzy’s posthumous projects, including a BBC documentary that faced scheduling complexity as the family expressed concerns about pacing and tone. Reports at the time suggested the BBC and Paramount+ were both pursuing Ozzy-focused productions in the final years of his life, with discussions around the speed of production and the family’s input influencing release plans.

Ozzy: No Escape From Now is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on October 7. The project arrives as fans and the entertainment industry continue to reflect on a career defined by groundbreaking music, enduring resilience and a complex interplay between visibility, vulnerability and artistry.