From the Sheffield playground to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, via a lost arm and a missing guitarist: Def Leppard finally tells its story from the inside. Long Live Def Leppardthe group’s first authorized documentary, by Jeff Feuerzeig (The Devil and Daniel Johnston), will be released theatrically in North America in early 2027.
Def Leppard’s journey from classmates in Sheffield, England to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be the focus of an upcoming documentary.
The group announced the upcoming arrival of Long Live Def Leppardhis first authorized long-format documentary, whose theatrical release in North America is planned by Crosswalk (Bleecker Street) for early 2027. Jeff Feuerzeig, documentary filmmaker to whom we owe The Devil and Daniel Johnston And Author: The JT LeRoy Storywill direct the film, which will include “unprecedented images and unprecedented access to its members”indicates a press release.
Long live rock and roll! LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD!🤘🎸 This new & OFFICIAL documentary will GIVE FANS ALL ACCESS to the TRUE story behind the LEGENDARY band with never-before-seen footage and unparalleled access to its members. Coming to theaters early 2027! #longlivedefleppard
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) September 11, 2026
