Netflix Releases Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Ozzy Osbourne Documentary Titled “Prince of Darkness: The Ozzy Osbourne Story” The documentary promises a…
Netflix has just unveiled the official trailer for its highly anticipated music documentary, “Prince of Darkness: The Ozzy Osbourne Story,” and fans of rock and metal royalty are already buzzing with excitement. The film promises to deliver an unfiltered, emotional, and powerful look into the life of one of the most influential and enduring icons in music history — the legendary Ozzy Osbourne.
Set to premiere globally on August 30, 2025, the documentary marks the first comprehensive, authorized chronicle of Osbourne’s tumultuous and triumphant six-decade career. With a blend of rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and newly filmed scenes, Prince of Darkness captures the highs, the lows, and the legacy of a man who redefined rock music and carved his name into the soul of pop culture.
A Glimpse into Chaos and Genius
The trailer, released early Friday morning, opens with a vintage clip of a young Ozzy Osbourne stepping onto a smoky stage with Black Sabbath in 1970, immediately followed by a thunderous guitar riff from “War Pigs.” The narration begins with Ozzy himself, gravelly voiced and reflective:
“I never wanted to be a rock star. I just didn’t want to work in a factory. But somehow… it all exploded.”
What follows is a whirlwind of footage — concert highlights, backstage chaos, news headlines, family moments, and deeply personal confessions. We see a wide-eyed boy from Birmingham evolve into the forefather of heavy metal, the wild-eyed frontman of Black Sabbath, the outrageous solo artist, and the unlikely reality TV patriarch.
The trailer teases never-before-seen footage from key moments in Osbourne’s life — the formation of Black Sabbath, his firing from the band, the death of Randy Rhoads, his battle with addiction, his reality-TV stardom, and his emotional health struggles in recent years. It also features a stunning montage of collaborations with music legends including Tony Iommi, Sharon Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister, Zakk Wylde, and Elton John.
A Star-Studded Cast of Voices
The documentary features appearances and tributes from a who’s who of the music world. Among those confirmed to appear are:
- Tony Iommi – Guitarist and co-founder of Black Sabbath
- Sharon Osbourne – Wife and longtime manager
- Zakk Wylde – Guitarist and longtime musical partner
- Geezer Butler, Slash, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, Post Malone, and Jack Black
- Members of Osbourne’s family, including Kelly, Jack, and Aimee Osbourne
Many of the guests offer raw insights, with Hetfield saying in the trailer:
“Ozzy wasn’t just a singer. He was the voice. The scream that launched a thousand bands.”
Directed with Depth and Respect
The documentary is directed by R.J. Cutler, the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker behind Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry and Belushi. Cutler brings a blend of cinematic flair and journalistic depth to the project, painting Ozzy not just as a rock god but as a deeply complex human being who endured extraordinary pain, loss, fame, and redemption.
In a statement, Cutler explained his approach:
“Ozzy is more than his myth. He’s a survivor, a husband, a father, a fighter, and above all, a true artist. This film isn’t about glamorizing the chaos — it’s about understanding the man behind it.”
A Timely Reflection
Prince of Darkness: The Ozzy Osbourne Story comes just months after Osbourne’s official retirement from music at the age of 76, due to ongoing health complications. That timing makes the documentary even more poignant, as it offers what may be the final word — from Ozzy himself — on a career unlike any other.
In the final seconds of the trailer, Osbourne is seen standing alone in an empty theater, looking out at the seats before quietly saying:
“I gave them everything I had. Every last scream. And I’d do it again.”
A Must-Watch for Music Lovers
With the trailer now live and anticipation at a fever pitch, Prince of Darkness is shaping up to be one of the biggest music documentaries of the year — if not the decade. Netflix has already seen success with previous rock-centered projects such as The Dirt, Get Back, and Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, but this one, industry insiders say, “might be the most emotionally gripping yet.”
As fans prepare to relive the madness, mayhem, and magic of Ozzy Osbourne’s journey, one thing is certain: the world may never see another like him again.
“Prince of Darkness: The Ozzy Osbourne Story” premieres August 30, 2025, only on Netflix.
