Metal band Megadeth have made the announcement that they have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a special cinema documentary event that will also serve as a global listening party for the final, self-titled album. The event will take place on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 on the eve of the album’s release on January 23rd, 2026.

The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across 35+ countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET with a trailer available for viewing on the same day. For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit megadethfilm.com.

In Megadeth: Behind The Mask, frontman and founder Dave Mustaine talks about 40 years of Megadeth, “sharing untold stories of the band’s past and the creative fire that drives them.” Interwoven throughout, audiences will get to experience the world premiere of their new self-titled album in full, brought to life with a 40-year retrospective career-spanning interview and Mustaine’s own track-by-track reflections about the band’s final studio album. This serves as a one-night only listening event.

Dave Mustaine says:

This listening event is going to be amazing. I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!