Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)
It shares its release window with Blue Film, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
It hits the big screen on May 7, 2026.
Scored from what 3 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
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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Creators posted 3 reaction videos to YouTube watching this trailer. Reactr scored what they actually said, out loud, on camera, and combined it into the Reactr Rating shown at the top of this page. All of the videos are below. How the score works.
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Absolutely amazing. Just popped out. That's good. So, it's
Every reaction above is a creator's own upload on YouTube, credited to their channel. Reaction videos are found automatically; a creator can claim their page or ask for a video to be removed from the creator directory.
After release, creators post a second kind of video, their reaction to the film itself. Reactr scores those the same way it scored the trailer reactions and puts the two numbers side by side to answer one question: did the movie live up to its trailer?
It shares its release window with Blue Film, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
It hits the big screen on May 7, 2026.
Universal Pictures Content Group is behind the production. Malcolm Venville directs, with writing credits for David Teague. It clocks in at 1 hour 45 minutes. It carries a NR rating in the US.
Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson and Nicko McBrain lead the cast. Steve Harris plays Self.
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Reaction clips for Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
Record the first reaction →Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.film/studio/iron-maiden-burning-ambition, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 7, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith and Dave Murray lead the cast, directed by Malcolm Venville.
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