The Wasteland Reviewer

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (2026) Written Review

Can we believe that Oasis got back together for a concert tour? The infamous falling out between Liam and Noel Gallagher has been one at the forefront of music pop culture. Oasis was such a popular act out of the United Kingdom, and they have a few iconic songs that are still popular today (looking at you, “Wonderwall”). There have been plenty of iconic bands to break up over the years, but this one was especially sad to see (with two brothers involved). Noel’s departure in 2009, after being the de facto leader for years, brought their success to an end. But in 2024, the brothers came back together and announced Oasis Live ’25 Tour. This anticipated tour became the foundation for a new documentary, Don’t Look Back in Anger, by documentarians Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern. 

What does this film offer audiences? Lovelace and Southern craft a documentary that works on three levels. First, you have an exploration through the band’s past and a documentation of their success (and falling outs). There is also a peak behind the curtain with Noel and Liam coming back together and getting this tour up and running. Then you have the elements of the film that deliver a concert (that can be seen on the biggest screens out there including IMAX). 

Does Don’t Look Back in Anger deliver an engaging and compelling rock documentary experience? This aspect of the film is more standard from a structural standpoint. There is a linear approach that charts the arrival of Noel and his transformation of the group and up until his sudden departure. Where Lovelace and Southern make their film more engaging is the actual presentation. You get some sharp editing and montages that bring plenty of energy to how the story is told. The film has a newscast type of vibe with a lot of energy and feels like these stories are ripped from the headlines (where so much of Oasis’ story was told). 

Does the peak behind the scenes offer up something worthwhile? There are some elements in this section that come up a little short. The film (and the group) avoids fully getting into what happened between the brothers and how they came back together. This will leave many wanting more and feeling a tad underwhelmed but the behind-the-scenes elements do give the audience something special. Seeing a band coming together after so much time and witnessing them bridge the gaps is quite interesting. A band as talented as Oasis is worth getting to see in their creative elements. Luckily, the Gallaghers deliver enough of a peak to make the experience worthwhile. 

What is the element of the film that delivers the most? It is hard to argue with the concert performances throughout the film. The filmmaking is sharp, dynamic, and engrossing. Lovelace and Southern capture the scale and weight of this momentous revival of such a beloved musical artist. The sound design is dynamic and propulsive and envelops the audience in the musical excellence of iconic songs. Getting to hear powerful performances of their most iconic songs makes the film one that is both crowd-pleasing and an impressive creative expression. The camera work gives the concert performances a more dynamic atmosphere and makes Don’t Look Back in Anger a must-see film (especially in premium formats with enhanced sound and picture). 

Does the reunion of Oasis make for a strong documentary experience? Not all the elements of the film are made equal, but the overall experience is worth it. Don’t Look Back in Anger could have been just a concert film and would have been 100% worth it. The peak into the creative process is also a worthy aspect of the film. There might be some significant elements of their journey left unsaid and unexplored, but Oasis gets impressive treatment with this powerful documentary experience.