Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
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No Tears: Oasis Directors Reveal What Really Happened When Noel and Liam Gallagher Reunited

Filmmakers Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern open up about capturing the rock brothers' cold reunion for Disney+'s new documentary.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Anyone expecting a tearful, cinematic embrace when Liam and Noel Gallagher finally stood in the same room again after 15 years clearly does not know the Britpop icons. Ahead of the Venice Film Festival debut of their upcoming Disney+ documentary, filmmakers Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern pulled back the curtain on what actually went down when the famous brothers reconnected behind closed doors. The upcoming project, titled *Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger*, documents the historic truce between the notoriously combative British rock stars. But according to the directors behind the camera, fans hoping for emotional breakdowns or grand cinematic speeches are going to be disappointed. Instead, the vibe in the room was strictly low-key—and classic Gallagher swagger.

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Speaking with reporters ahead of the film's global premiere, Southern joked that anyone searching for sappy television drama is tuning into the wrong band. He deadpanned that audiences are dealing with the Gallagher brothers here, not an episode of *Dawson's Creek*. Lovelace and Southern were on hand to capture the momentous occasion when the duo quietly came together in early 2025 to solidify their return. Despite the massive weight of a decade and a half of very public feuds, insult-trading, and media warfare, the actual face-to-face interaction lacked mushy sentimentality, leaning entirely into their trademark stoic demeanor.

Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher of Oasis.

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The legendary feud between the Manchester-born brothers came to a head back in 2009, following a chaotic backstage brawl in Paris that permanently shattered the band. For 15 long years, rock fans questioned whether the pair would ever put their grievances aside, making their recent ceasefire one of the biggest musical comeback stories of the decade. Now, as their documentary prepares for its prestigious festival screening ahead of a Disney+ launch, the directors promise an unfiltered look at the icy cool reunion that reignited global Oasis mania. Just do not expect the famously tough brothers to start passing around tissues or exchanging heartfelt apologies anytime soon.

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What is the name of the new Oasis documentary?
The documentary is titled Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger and will stream on Disney+.
Who directed the Oasis reunion documentary?
The film was directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern.
Did Liam and Noel Gallagher get emotional during their reunion?
According to the directors, the brothers remained calm and stoic with no tearful scenes during their first meeting in 15 years.