Noel and Liam Gallagher Make Rare Joint Appearance at Venice Film Festival Documentary Premiere

The Gallagher brothers made their first public appearance away from the stage at the Venice Film Festival, marking the premiere of the new documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger.

Centering on the siblings’ 2024 reunion and their massive ‘Live ’25’ tour dates, the film was produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace (Meet Me In The Bathroom). The documentary debuted yesterday (September 5) at the Venice Film Festival under the ‘Out of Competition – Non Fiction’ category.

Aside from their on-stage performances during Oasis’ ‘Live ’25’ tour, the pair have rarely been seen together in public since their 2009 disbandment. Consequently, it was a notable event when the brothers arrived side-by-side on a boat for the premiere.

The documentary received an eight-minute standing ovation, during which Liam and Noel soaked in the applause while holding hands and raising them triumphantly. At one point, Noel appeared to wipe tears from his eyes, while Liam was later seen checking his watch and mouthing, “Should we fuck off?” before Knight seemingly convinced him to remain.

Although they attended the premiere and the preceding photocall, the brothers departed before the press conference, which was instead attended by Knight, Southern, and Lovelace.

When asked during the presser why the Gallaghers were absent, Lovelace stated, “They were here a second ago having their photograph taken, so they are here,” but offered no further elaboration. The brothers were apparently never scheduled to appear at the conference, though journalists and fans in the room seemed unaware of this, per Variety.

NME awarded Don’t Look Back in Anger four-and-a-half stars, describing the documentary as “masterfully done”.

“The impact of the band has never been clearer than over these two hours – as Liam puts it in the final moments, ‘Oasis saves’ – as it reclaims the narrative around them and relives one of the most momentous, miraculous tours of modern times. By the end, you’ll be itching to do it all over again – and maybe, just maybe, we might,” the publication wrote.

In a clip recorded before their first Cardiff show, Noel stated: “I just don’t see myself on stage with Liam, I just don’t see it”.

“The way it finished…unacceptable,” said Liam.

The documentary will be released in cinemas, including IMAX screens, worldwide for a limited theatrical run starting September 9, before streaming on Disney+ globally, and on Disney+ alongside Hulu in the US, at a later date in 2026.

Meanwhile, the UK premiere will take place on September 7 at Cineworld Leicester Square in London.

Though tensions between the brothers were icy for years, Noel opened up during the tour about what it was like to be back on stage together: “I guess when it’s all set and done, I’ll sit and reflect on it, but it’s great being back in a band with Liam. I’d forgotten how funny he was.”

“Liam’s smashing it, I’m proud of him,” he added. “Having fronted a band for 16 years, I know how hard that is. I couldn’t do the stadium thing like he does it—it’s not in my nature—but I’ve got to say, good for you, mate. It’s been amazing.”

Elsewhere, Oasis are reportedly planning a massive 2027 UK and Europe tour – including a rumoured show at Knebworth and a 12-night Manchester residency at the Etihad Stadium.

Rumours of a return to Knebworth gained traction when the promoter of the ‘Live ‘25’ tour was granted a licence to host gigs there last month, while Noel himself hinted at the possibility, saying that “we’ve got to do something in the summer” as there isn’t a men’s football tournament happening.

Oasis have also shared a few cryptic videos, with fans speculating they are hinting at upcoming shows in Glasgow and Manchester.

NME gave Oasis’ first concert at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium a glowing five-star review, writing: “After a ‘90s heyday and an often maligned post-millennium era, this is Oasis redesigned for the 21st Century.”

“Playing before a pop-art-meets-psychedelia visual spectacular that never distracts but will look stunning on a phone, they seem the quintessential stadium band playing the greatest hits of greatest hits,” it added.

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