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.
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) is a documentary and music film directed by Malcolm Venville, released on May 7, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain and Adrian Smith. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
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Directed by Malcolm Venville, written by David Teague.
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 69 ratings.
With over forty albums released and more than 150 million copies of those sold across their half century of making music, Iron Maiden look like they are finally having to come to terms with their age and begin to wind down. This retrospective takes us back to the very beginning, playing from the back of their van to pubs in the English Midlands and thence onwards through ever-larger venues and, thanks to the…
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
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The main cast of Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) includes Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith and Dave Murray. The film was directed by Malcolm Venville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition was released on May 7, 2026 and runs for 1h 45m.
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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