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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

  • Genre: Documentary · Music
  • Country: United Kingdom · USA
  • Runtime: 105 min
  • Released: 2026-05-07
  • Czech release: 2026-05-14
  • TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 (9)

With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

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Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band formed in London in 1975. They are one of the most influential acts in the genre, known for tracks such as "The Trooper" and "Fear of the Dark". Their iconic mascot Eddie and relentless touring have made them a global phenomenon.

Malcolm Venville

Malcolm Venville is a British director and photographer known for his work in advertising, music documentaries, and feature films. He directed Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, a documentary chronicling the fifty-year history of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. His career spans collaborations with numerous international…

Blaze Bayley

Blaze Bayley is a British heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron Maiden from 1994 to 1999, recording the albums The X Factor and Virtual XI with the band. After leaving Iron Maiden he has maintained an active solo career and regularly performs sets dedicated to his Iron Maiden era.

Steve Harris

Steve Harris is a British musician, founder and bassist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Born in London in 1956, he formed Iron Maiden in 1975 and has been the band's primary songwriter throughout their career, penning classics such as "The Trooper" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name".

Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson is a British rock vocalist, best known as the lead singer of Iron Maiden. His powerful wide-range voice and energetic stage presence have made him one of the most recognisable figures in heavy metal since the 1980s. He is also a licensed commercial pilot and published author.

Chuck D

Chuck D is an American rapper and co-founder of Public Enemy, one of the most influential hip-hop groups in history, known for politically charged lyrics and social commentary. He appears in the Iron Maiden documentary as a fellow musician and admirer of the band.

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