Liam and Noel Gallagher made a high-profile appearance at the 83rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2026. The brothers attended the world premiere of their documentary, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger,which received an enthusiastic eight-minute standing ovation at the Sala Grande.
An 8-minute standing ovation at the Sala Grande
The atmosphere at the 83rd Venice Film Festival felt less like a formal cinema screening and more like a Manchester stadium show. As Liam and Noel Gallagher entered the Sala Grande for the premiere of Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, the crowd erupted into chants of "Oasis! Oasis!" according to reports from the event. The energy peaked when the lights came up after the two-hour documentary, prompting the audience to provide a massive eight-minute standing ovation.
The audience's connection to the band was palpable, even breaking into a loud rendition of "Champagne Supernova" as the credits rolled. This reaction highlights the massive cultural weight the Gallagher brothers carry, even decades after their initial rise to fame. The premiere served as a public validation of their long-awaited reconciliation, a theme that resonated deeply with the attendees in Venice.
A joint interview after two decades of silence
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger offers more than just concert footage; it provides a rare, intimate look at the famously volatile relationship between the two brothers. Most significantly, the documentary features the first joint interview between Liam and Noel Gallagher in more than twenty years. This inclusion marks a pivotal moment for fans who have followed the duo's fractured history since their split.
The film combines concert footage with backstage documentary elements to create an intimate portrait of the brothers. While the Gallaghers skipped the official morning press conference , their presence during the screening added a layer of intensity to the event. Liam Gallagher even took a moment to interact with the crowd, signing autographs and eventually grabbing Noel's hand to raise their arms together in a symbolic gesture of unity.
From Venice's red carpet to IMAX and Disney+
Following its debut in Italy, the documentary is set for a wide release strategy aimed at both theatrical and streaming audiences. The film is scheduled to open in select IMAX and U.S. cinemas on September 11, 2026. For those unable to catch the theatrical run, the documentary will transition to digital platforms later this year.
According to the film's distribution plan, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger will stream on Hulu within the United States , while international viewers can access it exclusively via Disney+.. Although the film is screening "Out of Competition" at the Venice Film Festival—meaning it is not eligible for the Golden Lion prize—its cultural impact appears to be far exceeding traditional festival metrics.
What the skipped press conference leaves unanswered
Despite the celebratory atmosphere,several questions remain regarding the Gallagher brothers' actual level of commitment to a long-term reunion. The brothers notably avoided the morning press conference, opting instead to sit in the audience and watch their own film. This choice leaves fans wondering if the brothers are truly ready for the rigors of a full-scale media tour or if this appearance was a strictly controlled moment for the documentary's promotion.
Furthermore, while a fan in the balcony displayed a banner for "Oasis Live 25 Buenos Aires," it remains unverified if a full global tour is officially confirmed or if the documentary is the primary vehicle for their current activity. The source does not clarify if the brothers intend to engage in further live pressings or if their public appearances will remain limited to these highly choreographed moments.
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