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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

Movie ★ 8.6 105 min

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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.

Malcolm Venville Director David Teague Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 7, 2026
Runtime
105 min
Rating
NR
Box office
$2.5M
IMDb
tt36163614
Language
Studio
Universal Pictures Content Group

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Cast

Steve Harris Steve Harris Self Bruce Dickinson Bruce Dickinson Self Nicko McBrain Nicko McBrain Self Adrian Smith Adrian Smith Self Dave Murray Dave Murray Self Janick Gers Janick Gers Self Blaze Bayley Blaze Bayley Self Rod Smallwood Self Chuck D Chuck D Self Simon Gallup Simon Gallup Self Scott Ian Scott Ian Self Tom Morello Tom Morello Self Javier Bardem Javier Bardem Self Gene Simmons Gene Simmons Self Lars Ulrich Lars Ulrich Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition about?
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.
Who directed Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition?
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition was directed by Malcolm Venville.
Who stars in Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition?
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition stars Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith.
When was Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition released?
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition is a 2026 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition?
You can watch Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.