A forthcoming Oasis documentary is generating early awards-season attention, with industry insiders saying it is being positioned as a potential Academy Award contender. The project — directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and centered on Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher has been set for a limited theatrical release on September 11 in a move designed to meet Oscar eligibility requirements.
Sources close to the production told RadarOnline.com that Disney executives were surprised by footage capturing the Gallagher brothers reuniting after more than 15 years of public feuding. One insider said internal reactions shifted sharply once key scenes were screened.
“Nobody involved thought this project would evolve into something with genuine awards potential,” a source close to the production stated. “But once executives saw the footage, especially the emotional intensity between Noel and Liam, opinions changed very quickly.”
A separate news source told The Sun the material was “dynamite,” adding, “This film has captured music history and the footage is incredible. The drama off stage, covering the steps that began their reunion, are as good as any Hollywood blockbuster. The brothers are opening up in a way we have never seen before. It will be very emotional for not only them to look back on, but fans, too.”
Theatrical release and awards strategy
Disney, Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision have announced the documentary will open in select IMAX theaters worldwide for a limited run beginning September 11. It will stream on Disney+ globally and on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. in 2026.
Noel Gallagher on the new Oasis documentary pic.twitter.com/JIFeynJBrK
— Oasis Planet (@OasisPlanet_) May 18, 2026
The limited theatrical release is widely viewed as an awards qualification strategy. The studio is reportedly confident in its awards potential and is reviewing eligibility requirements for Academy consideration. A qualifying theatrical run ahead of the eligibility window would be required for the 2027 Oscars.
Eric Schrier, Disney’s President of Direct-to-Consumer International Originals, Strategic Programming and Emerging Media, said in a statement, “Opportunities like this are incredibly rare,” Schrier said. “The film is an intimate story of reconciliation, the power of music and Oasis, one of the most successful and influential acts of all time. It’s a privilege to bring this extraordinary film to the big screen and to Disney+ subscribers around the world.”
Who is behind the camera?
The documentary is created by BAFTA and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, known for Shut Up and Play the Hits and Meet Me in the Bathroom.
The great wait is over.
An epic new documentary film from BAFTA and Oscar-nominated writer, producer and director Steven Knight, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, will tell the story of the Oasis reunion the world was waiting for. Featuring unprecedented on stage and… pic.twitter.com/hgR2ERlz0n
— Disney (@Disney) May 8, 2026
The production team includes sound mixers James Mather and Tarn Willers, along with cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos. Producers are Sam Bridger and Guy Heeley, with executive producers Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis and Tim O’Shea.
Steven has described the project’s scope in an interview on the “Project Big Screen” podcast while promoting The Immortal Man with Cillian Murphy. He called it “a documentary with a plot” and said it “actually got a story.” He noted the current cut runs four hours and said the team is working to shorten it.
Steven Knight has shared more details about his forthcoming Oasis documentary, calling it “phenomenal”.
“It’s phenomenal,” Knight said. “We’ve got it down to four hours, so we’ve gotta get it down to [a shorter runtime].”
He continued: “But it’s a documentary with a plot, do… pic.twitter.com/gei4vXCLKP
— Liam Gallagher Fans Club (@liamgfansclub) March 17, 2026
“It’s phenomenal,” Steven said. “We’ve got it down to four hours, so we’ve gotta get it down to [a shorter runtime]. But it’s a documentary with a plot, do you know what I mean? It’s actually got a story. And then we’ve expanded it… you’ll see when you see it.”
What does the film cover?
The documentary follows the Gallagher brothers’ reunion tour, Oasis Live ’25, widely billed as a landmark rock comeback. It captures their first performances together in 16 years across sold-out shows on five continents.
The film features access to rehearsals, backstage and onstage moments, along with the first joint Noel and Liam interviews in over 25 years. Alongside the tour, it explores the emotional impact of the reunion and the band’s enduring cultural influence across generations.
