NOW AND THEN

“The Last Beatles Song”

This one-of-a-kind short film tells the story behind the final song by The Beatles, featuring exclusive footage and interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon and Peter Jackson. Released simultaneously by 27 broadcasters worldwide on 1 November 2023, the film became a global cultural moment, bringing together audiences across the world for a shared, historic release. The project was widely covered across global media and celebrated as a landmark moment in music and film.

“Now and Then” went on to achieve international chart success and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, marking a historic return for the band. Spanning over five decades, Now and Then’s journey to completion is a story of creative persistence and technological innovation. Originally recorded by John Lennon in the 1970s and revisited during The Beatles Anthology sessions in 1995, the track remained unfinished for decades due to technical limitations. That changed with the development of groundbreaking audio restoration technology by Peter Jackson and his team during the making of Get Back, allowing John’s original vocal to be isolated and brought back to life. The result is a final recording featuring all four Beatles and a unique moment in cultural history.

A story of musical archaeology, innovation and legacy, the film reflects The Beatles’ enduring creative spirit and their continued influence on global culture, marking the final chapter in the history of the most influential band in popular music.