Kiss announce 2026 release for ‘End of the Road’ documentary
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Kiss have announced that *Kiss: End Of The Road*, a documentary about their farewell tour, will debut on 19 November 2026. It offers a behind-the-scenes account of the band’s final live chapter, including their journey to the last performance at Madison Square Garden.
The film is directed by DJ Viola and will first stream on Kiss’s website through partner Kiswe before reaching other platforms. The band played their final two shows at Madison Square Garden in December 2023, with the last streamed on pay-per-view. The documentary will also look at plans to continue Kiss’s legacy through an avatar show and themed experiences, following the 2024 sale of the band’s catalogue, likeness and brand to Pophouse Entertainment.
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In short
- Kiss’s farewell tour documentary arrives on 19 November 2026.
- It will first stream on the band’s website.
- The film also explores plans to carry Kiss’s legacy forward.
How this story developed
- 3 minutes ago Kiss have announced that *Kiss: End Of The Road*, a documentary about their farewell tour, will debut on 19 November 2026. It offers a behind-the-scenes account of the band’s final live chapter, including their journey to the last performance at Madison Square Garden.
Explained simply
Kiss are an American rock band formed in New York in 1973, known for elaborate make-up, costumes and theatrical live shows. The group’s best-known line-up included Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, though its membership changed over the years.
The band’s End of the Road tour was billed as its farewell tour and ran from 2019 to 2023. Kiss played their final concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, a venue closely associated with the band’s history.
Kiss have also explored ways to extend the brand beyond live performances, including plans for digital avatar shows and themed experiences. In 2024, the band sold its catalogue, likeness and brand to Swedish entertainment company Pophouse Entertainment.