Liam and Noel Gallagher appeared at the 83rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2026, for the world premiere of the documentary Oasis:Don't Look Back in Anger. While the brothers walked the red carpet together, they notably avoided the film's scheduled news conference.
A red carpet appearance and a skipped news conference in Venice
The arrival of Liam and Noel Gallagher at the 83rd Venice Film Festival served as a reminder of the brothers' enduring rock-star personas. According to the Associated Press, the duo provided a few waves for photographers on the Lido docks before bypassing the press conference entirely. This behavior mirrors the unpredictable nature of the band that defined a generation of British music.
The documentary, which premiered in Venice, Italy, serves as both a concert film and a deep dive into the volatile relationship between the two siblings. By skipping the formal Q&A, the Gallaghers effectively maintained the air of mystery and tension that the film itself seeks to explore.
From the 2009 Paris split to a joint interview after 25 years
The film examines the trajectory of Oasis, from its 1991 origins in working-class Manchester to its spectacular collapse in 2009.. As reported by the Associated Press, the band disbanded followig a theatrical backstage altercation in Paris moments before a scheduled performance. This feud was characterized by Noel Gallagher describing Liam as "the angriest man you'll ever meet," while Liam previously claimed to the Guardian in 2018 that Noel had "thrown [him] under the bus" to advance his own career.
Despite this history, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger features a milestone: the first joint interview between Liam and Noel Gallagher in 25 years. The production also captures the tension of the reunion process, including never-before-seen rehearsal footage where the atmosphere shifts the moment Liam Gallagher enters the room.
Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace's approach to the Gallagher feud
Directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace utilized a specific filming strategy to capture the authentic progression of the brothers' relationship. The filmmakers interviewed Liam and Noel Gallagher separately before rehearsals began, then transitioned to joint interviews once the reunion tour was underway . This method was designed to reflect the actual reconciliation process rather than a curated version of it.
The project, written by Steven Knight , aims to analyze why the music of Oasis—including hits like "Wonderwall" and "Live Forever"—continues to resonate with new generations. Southern and Lovelace stated in their directors' statement that they wanted their presence to be invisible during rehearsals to capture raw moments, while simultaneously making the concert audience feel immersed in the experience.
The IMAX release on September 11 and the 60,000-strong East Rutherford crowd
The documentary highlights the massive scale of the Oasis reunion,specifically referencing a performance in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 31, 2025. That show played to an all-ages crowd of over 60,000 fans, featuring former members Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and drummer Joey Waronker. The Associated Press noted that staples like "Supersonic" and "Roll With It" remained as thunderous as they were in the 1990s.
Following its Venice debut, Disney will give Oasis : Don't Look Back in Anger an IMAX theatrical release on September 11, with a subsequent debut on the Disney+ streaming service later this year. While the film provides a glimpse into the brothers' current standing, it remains unclear if the Gallaghers have truly resolved the underlying grievances that led to their 15-year dormancy, or if the reconciliation is primarily a professional arrangement for the tour and film.
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