The Beatles: Get Back | A Sneak Peek

Jackson said, “We wanted to give the fans of The Beatles all over the world a holiday treat, so we put together this five-minute sneak peek at our upcoming theatrical film ‘The Beatles: Get Back.’ We hope it will bring a smile to everyone’s faces and some much-needed joy at this difficult time.”

Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back” is a unique cinematic experience that takes audiences back in time to The Beatles’ intimate recording sessions during a pivotal moment in music history. The film showcases the warmth, camaraderie and creative genius that defined the legacy of the iconic foursome. Shot in January 1969 and compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage (filmed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg) and more than 150 hours of unheard audio, all of which has been brilliantly restored, “The Beatles: Get Back” is the story of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr as they plan their first live show in over two years and charts the writing and rehearsing of 14 new songs, originally intended for release on an accompanying live album. The film features – for the first time in its entirety – The Beatles' last live performance as a group, the unforgettable rooftop concert on London’s Savile Row as well as other songs and classic compositions featured on the band’s final two albums, Abbey Road and Let It Be.

An exciting new collaboration between The Beatles and three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall Not Grow Old”) presented by The Walt Disney Studios in association with Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Productions Ltd., “The Beatles: Get Back” is directed by Jackson, produced by Jackson, Clare Olssen (“They Shall Not Grow Old”) and Jonathan Clyde (“Eight Days A Week”), with Ken Kamins (“The Hobbit” trilogy) and Apple Corps’ Jeff Jones (“Eight Days A Week”) serving as executive producers. Jabez Olssen (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) serves as the film’s editor, and the music is mixed by Giles Martin (“Rocketman”) and Sam Okell (“Yesterday”).

“The Beatles: Get Back” will open in U.S. theaters on August 27, 2021.

[MyThebeatles]

No joke if they released all 56 hours I'd watch it all...❤

[tomorrow]

What struck me the most were the smiles and feelings of joy as they created their music. The Let It Be album has been usually associated with arguments, egos and clashes. Instead, I saw smiles, laughing and good times. Can't wait for the movie! Thank you Peter Jackson and staff.

[beatlebrian]

To see Paul and John dancing together was just fantastic

[parkerpattillo]

God the footage is restored beautifully

[eljoumisaul]

The Beatles were a lot of things
But at the end of the day, they were just four human boys giving us the gift of their music
And that’s simply magnificent

[letitbeknown]

This goes to show why The Beatles are the most beloved band in the world.

[tunes]

One hell of a trailer, for a non-trailer. Cannot wait.

[andrewwietecki]

This is The Beatles. Pure and raw. No computers, no synthesizers, no bullshit. I'm grateful for experiencing them first hand, as I grew up during the incredible reign. A hundred years from now, they'll still be fresh....much like Shakespeare.

[rizzo-films]

Peter Jackson, the new king of resurrecting history? It's eerie how immediate and fresh this footage looks.

[johnt]

Amazing that this group that split up over 50 years ago, is still so popular.

[HeckmanFT]

Disney, Beatles, and Peter Jackson of all people


That's a weird crossover

[brokenpoolhall]

This made my year. Love the shot of Billy Preston, just casually chewing gum, making magic with The Beatles.

[fshoaps]

Weird seeing John in such high quality from this period. Love it.

[fshoaps]

3:01, a rare view of Linda and Yoko. So cool.

[Belerofonte]

Oh, John. You will never know how much this world needs you.

[aBeatleFanever]

Wow! Can hardly wait to see the film.
Peter Jackson - Please make a 16 hour extended edition for us faithful Beatles fans. We want to see as much of this stuff as you can give us.

[YouCantUnhearThis]

Can’t wait until we can...Get Back into theaters to watch this in 2022 :)

[_thalescorrea]

I can’t tell you why, but this has brought tears to my eyes.

[christianbryan]

I’m so blown away and exactly what I needed to see today. There has never been anything remotely close to what The Beatles created

[Remythechef]

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Disney, The Beatles, and Peter Jackson: Hold our beer