Led Zeppelin’s first ever band‑sanctioned documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin, now has its highly anticipated release date—and fans around the globe are buzzing. The film, directed by Bernard MacMahon, chronicles the group’s embryonic years—from individual childhoods through their explosive formation in the late 1960s—and features exclusive contributions from Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones, with John Bonham represented via rare archival audio
The documentary made waves with a work‑in‑progress screening at Venice Film Festival back in 2021, receiving a standing ovation Now, Sony Pictures Classics has confirmed that Becoming Led Zeppelin will roll out in IMAX across approximately 200 theatres on February 7, 2025, followed by a nationwide theatrical release in the U.S. and Canada on February 14, 2025. The UK and Canada also see IMAX debuts on February 5, ahead of broader release dates.
After its box office run, the film will hit streaming platforms. Netflix is set to premiere the documentary on Saturday, June 7, 2025, bringing Zeppelin’s story to living rooms worldwide.
Physical format enthusiasts won’t be left waiting, either. DVD and Blu‑ray pre‑order listings surfaced earlier this year—with Denmark’s iMusic and Australia’s JB Hi‑Fi suggesting an April 30, 2025 release for home video. However, recent updates indicate a possible June availability instead.
Becoming Led Zeppelin promises more than a simple recap. With fresh insights into the band’s formation, unseen archival concert footage, and deeply personal interviews conducted—including rare Bonham audio—the film delivers an immersive, musical origin story .
For fans of Zeppelin’s thunderous legacy, Becoming Led Zeppelin marks a landmark moment: a meticulously crafted, officially endorsed window into the making of rock royalty.
