**Netflix Unveils the Long-Awaited Iron Maiden Documentary: *Run to the Hills: The Story of Iron Maiden***
Metalheads, rejoice — Netflix has officially unveiled the long-anticipated Iron Maiden documentary, titled ***Run to the Hills: The Story of Iron Maiden***, set to premiere worldwide in **late 2025**. The feature-length documentary offers an unflinching, cinematic deep dive into the legendary British heavy metal band that reshaped the genre and built a global empire through sheer will, unmatched musicality, and relentless touring.
This documentary, produced by **Banger Films** — the studio behind acclaimed metal docs like *Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey* — brings together **rare archival footage**, **intimate new interviews**, and **epic concert performances** to tell the definitive story of Iron Maiden’s evolution from East London pubs to headlining stadiums around the world.
Titled after their iconic 1982 anthem, *Run to the Hills* charts the band’s early days under founding bassist **Steve Harris**, their rise through the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, and the arrival of powerhouse vocalist **Bruce Dickinson**, whose operatic voice and commanding stage presence helped catapult Maiden to international fame. The film highlights the band’s groundbreaking albums like *The Number of the Beast*, *Powerslave*, and *Seventh Son of a Seventh Son*, all while examining how they maintained creative control and fierce independence in an industry known for compromise.
> “Iron Maiden didn’t just play metal — they built a mythology,” director **Sam Dunn** explained. “This film captures not just the music, but the philosophy, the dedication, and the brotherhood that made Maiden not just a band, but a cultural force.”
The documentary also explores Maiden’s unique approach to storytelling through music — from war epics like *Aces High* to literary tributes like *Rime of the Ancient Mariner* — and how their mascot **Eddie** became one of the most recognizable figures in rock history. Fans will get behind-the-scenes access to **the creation of Maiden’s elaborate stage shows**, legendary tours like *World Slavery Tour* and *Somewhere Back in Time*, and the band’s refusal to follow trends even during metal’s commercial lows.
New interviews with **Bruce Dickinson**, **Steve Harris**, **Nicko McBrain**, **Adrian Smith**, and **Dave Murray** provide heartfelt, often humorous reflections on the band’s triumphs, internal struggles, and the brotherhood that kept them moving forward for over four decades. The film also touches on Dickinson’s personal battle with cancer, his return to the stage, and the band’s resurgence with albums like *The Book of Souls* and *Senjutsu*.
Perhaps most powerful is the film’s look at Iron Maiden’s **unwavering relationship with their fans** — from die-hards in South America and Europe to new generations discovering their music through streaming and video games.
*Run to the Hills* is not just a story of success — it’s a story of resilience, vision, and passion. For fans of Iron Maiden and anyone curious about how a band stayed true to itself while achieving global domination, this documentary promises to be a **riveting, emotional, and thunderous journey into the heart of heavy metal**.
