U2 Releases 'Yours Eternally' Documentary Film from 'Days of Ash' EP

The short film is part of a larger documentary set to release in 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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U2 has released a short documentary film titled 'Yours Eternally,' which features a track from their recently-released EP 'Days of Ash.' The four-and-a-half minute film is directed by Ukrainian cinematographer Ilya Mikhaylus and produced by Pyotr Verzilov. The documentary is part of a larger full-scale project set to be released at the end of 2026, focusing on the struggles and sacrifices of Ukrainian soldiers defending their homeland against Russia's invasion.

Why it matters

The release of the 'Yours Eternally' documentary film coincides with the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the resilience of the Ukrainian people. U2's 'Days of Ash' EP also tackles other global issues, making the band's artistic expression a reflection of the tumultuous times.

The details

The 'Yours Eternally' documentary film is part of U2's recently-released six-track EP 'Days of Ash,' which features five new songs and a poem by Yehuda Amichai. The EP was driven by a sense of urgency, as Bono described the songs as 'impatient to be out in the world.' The 'Days of Ash' EP tackles various global issues, including ICE raids in the U.S., the Iranian protests, the war in Ukraine, and the Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

  • The 'Yours Eternally' documentary film was shot in December 2025.
  • The 'Days of Ash' EP was released on February 18, 2026, to coincide with Ash Wednesday.
  • The full-scale documentary featuring the 'Yours Eternally' film is set to be released at the end of 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The players

U2

An Irish rock band known for their socially and politically conscious music.

Ilya Mikhaylus

A Ukrainian cinematographer and filmmaker who directed the 'Yours Eternally' documentary film.

Pyotr Verzilov

The producer of the 'Yours Eternally' documentary film.

Bono

The lead singer of U2, who described the 'Days of Ash' EP as being driven by a sense of urgency.

Yehuda Amichai

The poet whose work is featured in the 'Days of Ash' EP.

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What they’re saying

“For four years, Ukraine has been resisting Russia's full-scale invasion, and the soldiers of the Khartiya Corps are among the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians defending their homeland. In this short film, and in the upcoming full-length documentary, we attempt to show the beating human heart of those incredible men and women, the struggles and sacrifices they are making every day for the most sacred thing on this planet – freedom.”

— Ilya Mikhaylus, Documentary Director

“These EP tracks couldn't wait; these songs were impatient to be out in the world.”

— Bono

“Songs of celebration will follow. For all the awfulness we see normalized daily on our small screens, there's nothing normal about these mad and maddening times and we need to stand up to them before we can go back to having faith in the future. And each other.”

— Bono

What’s next

The full-scale documentary featuring the 'Yours Eternally' film is set to be released at the end of 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The takeaway

U2's release of the 'Yours Eternally' documentary film and the 'Days of Ash' EP demonstrates the band's continued commitment to using their platform to address pressing global issues and support the Ukrainian people in their ongoing struggle for freedom.