Blur announce new documentary on their 2023 reunion blur: To The End

Blur have today announced details of blur: To The End, a new feature-length documentary set to release across UK and Irish cinemas on 19th July 2024.

Directed by Toby L, blur: To The End depicts the most recent chapter in the band’s story, captured during the period in which they made a surprise – and emotional - return with their first record in 8 years, the critically-acclaimed album The Ballad of Darren.

The documentary follows the unique relationship of four friends - and bandmates of three decades - Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree as they came together in early 2023 to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in July last summer.

“I don't think any of us thought we'd make another record, especially not a record like this,” says frontman Damon Albarn. “I suppose that's why I wanted to try and make it as good as possible.”

Featuring performances from their iconic discography, footage of the band in the studio and life on the road, blur: To The End chronicles an intimate moment in time with one of England’s most seminal music exports, who have been at the heart of British cultural life and influence for over three decades.

“We've barely communicated for the last 10 years… I mean even when we really split up, it didn't take this long to make a record,” Alex James says of the film. “But what's wonderful is as soon as the four of us get in a room together, it's just exactly the same as it was when we were all 19.”

“To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation and mortality, the sights and sounds of long term friendship unearthing a fresh new conquest to overcome together,” says director Toby L. “On the subject of capturing a band that has been so well documented, we sat down at the start of the project and agreed that the film had to tell a new story, be shot entirely on location, and crucially, be honest. In To The End, that's what I hope people can see, and most importantly, feel.”

blur: To The End will be in cinemas from 19th July 2024, nearly one year on from the release of The Ballad of Darren. Tickets are on sale now with more cinemas being added through to release. For a list of UK and Ireland cinemas and to book tickets, please see here.

Check out the trailer for blur: To The End below.