Netflix to Immortalize the Prince of Darkness — “OZZY: The Final Howl” Documentary in the Works Following Osbourne’s Death at 76…

In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s death at 76, the world of rock and roll is preparing for one final, thunderous tribute to the man who forever changed music: OZZY: The Final Howl — an upcoming Netflix documentary now in production — aims to immortalize the life, legend, and lasting influence of the Prince of Darkness.

Announced just days after Osbourne’s passing, the documentary promises an unflinching, emotional, and electrifying look at the Black Sabbath frontman’s wild ride through music, madness, and redemption. According to Netflix insiders, The Final Howl has been in development quietly for over a year, with full support from the Osbourne family. But with Ozzy’s death, the tone of the project has shifted—no longer just a retrospective, it’s now a farewell.

The film, slated for release in early 2026, will weave never-before-seen footage, behind-the-scenes tour archives, and deeply personal interviews into a cinematic experience that honors the unrepeatable legacy of one of music’s most unpredictable icons. Sharon Osbourne, longtime wife, manager, and partner in every storm, serves as executive producer, alongside Academy Award-winning documentarian Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna), who is directing the project.

“Ozzy lived louder, loved harder, and fought longer than anyone ever expected,” Kapadia said in a press release. “But beyond the myth and the madness, there was a man—funny, broken, brilliant, and deeply human. That’s the story we want to tell.”

From his Birmingham roots to his Hollywood Hills mayhem, The Final Howl will chronicle Ozzy’s transformation from working-class misfit to global rock deity. It will explore his rise with Black Sabbath—the band that birthed heavy metal—and his equally iconic solo career, marked by chart-topping anthems like “Crazy Train,” “Bark at the Moon,” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” The film will also confront the darker chapters: drug addiction, public controversies, health battles, and the emotional toll of a life lived at full volume.

At the heart of the documentary is the love story between Ozzy and Sharon, who stood by his side through it all. Netflix sources say one of the film’s emotional centerpieces is Ozzy’s final concert appearance—where, overcome with emotion, he dedicated his last song not to himself, but to Sharon, bringing her onstage in a moment that left 40,000 fans in tears. Footage from that unforgettable night will feature prominently.

The film will also include intimate interviews with fellow rock legends and friends who shared the stage—and the chaos—with Ozzy. Expected appearances include Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Zakk Wylde, Rob Halford, and even musicians outside the metal sphere like Post Malone and Elton John, who collaborated with and admired Ozzy in his later years.

For fans, the announcement of The Final Howl is bittersweet. Ozzy’s death marked the end of a musical epoch, but this film offers a chance to relive the sound and fury, the heart and humor, the triumph and tragedy. It’s not just a look back; it’s a way forward—an eternal echo of a man who screamed his truth into every microphone he ever held.

“Ozzy was the soundtrack to my rebellion,” said Andrew Watt, Ozzy’s late-career producer and guitarist, in an early interview for the film. “He wasn’t perfect. He didn’t pretend to be. But he gave people the courage to be themselves—loudly.”

Netflix’s track record with music documentaries—Miss Americana (Taylor Swift), Homecoming (Beyoncé), and The Dirt (Mötley Crüe)—has shown its ability to balance spectacle with soul. But The Final Howl could become its most emotionally charged yet, honoring a figure who embodied everything outrageous, unpredictable, and profoundly human about rock and roll.

The Osbourne family has also hinted that the documentary may be accompanied by a remastered live album from Ozzy’s final concert and a deluxe vinyl reissue of his early solo records—part of a legacy preservation effort aimed at introducing Ozzy to new generations while honoring longtime fans.

In the end, OZZY: The Final Howl isn’t just a documentary.

It’s a requiem. A celebration. A last scream into the darkness from a man who never stopped howling at the moon.