In a thrilling announcement for rock fans around the world, Netflix has officially released the trailer for its upcoming documentary, “Ozzy: Prince of Darkness”, chronicling the wild, legendary, and deeply personal life of Ozzy Osbourne. The documentary promises a raw and immersive look into the man behind the myth — from heavy metal pioneer to global cultural icon.
The trailer opens with a vintage shot of a young Ozzy in his early Black Sabbath days, surrounded by a wall of Marshall amps and roaring crowds. As his unmistakable voiceover cuts in — “I’ve done some crazy things… but music kept me breathing” — it becomes clear that Ozzy: Prince of Darkness won’t shy away from the chaos, controversy, and genius that defined his path.
Produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, the documentary combines archival tour footage, private home videos, and brand-new interviews with Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne, and their children. It tracks his evolution from a working-class Birmingham boy to the godfather of heavy metal — and the human toll that journey took.
Netflix describes the project as a “brutally honest portrait” that doesn’t just highlight the onstage theatrics or media headlines but dives into the emotional and physical battles that Ozzy has faced — including addiction, health crises, fame fatigue, and self-reinvention. Fans can expect a film that is both gritty and reflective, much like the man himself.
The trailer also teases never-before-seen backstage moments with rock legends like Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy Kilmister, and even a short audio clip from a private conversation with David Bowie. These rare inclusions hint at a documentary that seeks to honor Ozzy’s influence on music history, not just his tabloid legacy.
Director Sam Dunn, known for his work on Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey and Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, brings his documentary expertise and deep knowledge of rock culture to the project. “Ozzy’s story is about more than metal,” Dunn says. “It’s about survival, rebellion, vulnerability, and reinvention.”
Visually, the trailer balances fast-cut concert chaos with intimate close-ups of Ozzy in recent interviews — sitting in his home, reflective, battle-worn, yet defiant. “I should’ve been dead a hundred times,” he says, “but I’m still here. I’m still singing.” It’s a haunting and powerful moment that encapsulates the spirit of the film.
Musically, the trailer is packed with classic riffs — from “Paranoid” and “Crazy Train” to solo-era anthems like “No More Tears” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Netflix has also teased the inclusion of an unreleased acoustic track Ozzy recorded in 1989, which will debut exclusively in the documentary.
Social media has exploded since the trailer dropped. Fans have been quick to celebrate the platform for giving Osbourne’s complex legacy the treatment it deserves. Hashtags like #OzzyNetflix and #PrinceOfDarknessDoc are trending, with fellow musicians, fans, and critics praising the trailer’s emotional intensity.
The documentary also addresses Ozzy’s struggles with Parkinson’s disease, offering a rare glimpse into his current battles with health, mobility, and aging. But in true Ozzy fashion, even the heaviest scenes are peppered with dark humor and fierce resilience.
“Ozzy: Prince of Darkness” premieres worldwide on Netflix this November, timed to coincide with the 45th anniversary of Black Sabbath’s Never Say Die! and Ozzy’s first solo tour. It’s not just a film for metalheads — it’s a story for anyone who’s ever fought for identity, purpose, or redemption.
Whether you know him as the wild bat-biting rocker, the reality TV dad, or one of the most influential voices in heavy music, Ozzy: Prince of Darkness aims to remind us why the world has never stopped watching — or listening — to the Prince of Darkness.
