Watch Iron Maiden's Trailer For 'Burning Ambition' Film

By Editorial Staff | Published: Mar 18, 2026 12:04 PM EDT

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have shared the official trailer for their upcoming "Burning Ambition" film as tickets for the North American theatrical release have officially gone on sale.

With unprecedented access to official band archives, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition charts five decades of one of the most iconic journeys in music history. The film features Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, Janick Gers, Rod Smallwood, Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D and was directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest - A Depeche Mode Film).

The film will be hit theaters for a limited time only in the US and Canada on May 7, 2026 and on general wide release throughout the rest of the world. Fans can find For local cinema information and purchase tickets here.

Formed in East London in 1975, Iron Maiden has grown into one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands. Across 50 years, they have released 17 studio albums, sold over 100 million records, and performed almost 2,500 concerts in 64 countries.