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Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary 'Get Back' delayed to 2021, sneak peek released

other · 2026-04-27

Peter Jackson's documentary 'The Beatles: Get Back' has been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film, built from 60 hours of unseen video and 150 hours of audio, focuses on the band's behind-the-scenes moments in 1969. A five-minute preview was released as a Christmas gift for fans. The documentary includes the full, never-before-seen rooftop concert, the Beatles' last live performance as a complete group. Jackson, an Oscar winner for 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, expressed hope to bring smiles during difficult times.

Key facts

  • The Beatles: Get Back will be released in 2021
  • Film delayed due to health emergency
  • Documentary uses 60 hours of video and 150 hours of audio
  • Focuses on behind-the-scenes material
  • Five-minute preview released as Christmas gift
  • Film covers the year 1969
  • Includes the full rooftop concert for the first time
  • Rooftop concert was the band's last complete performance

Entities

Artists

  • Peter Jackson
  • John Lennon
  • Paul McCartney
  • George Harrison
  • Ringo Starr

Institutions

  • Artribune

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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