Ed Sheeran’s ‘One Shot’ Movie on Netflix Puts Him Halfway to Achieving His Long-Held Dream

Published 10/07/2025, 9:42 AM EDT

From playing in tiny pubs to ruling global charts, Ed Sheeran’s journey has been nothing short of a fairytale. With hits that turned heartbreak into anthems and stadiums into sing-alongs, he built a legacy grounded in raw emotion and relentless hustle. Fame, awards, and record-breaking tours followed, but behind the spotlight, one dream still lingered. Now, after conquering music, Sheeran is ready to chase that final ambition, the one goal he has kept quietly burning all these years.

Ed Sheeran steps onto the screen with One Shot, his upcoming Netflix project that brings him closer to fulfilling a dream he has long chased.

How One Shot brings Ed Sheeran closer to his lifelong dream

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Ed Sheeran once revealed to The Sun that his dream was to create a film he would both star in and compose the soundtrack for- a heartfelt, indie, British-made project featuring unknown actors, inspired by Notting Hill and Once. Now, with One Shot, his upcoming Netflix performance film premiering November 21, Sheeran moves halfway toward that ambition. Set across New York City and captured in a single take, the film sees him performing live, blending his cinematic vision with the music that built his name.

Following his revelation, as per the report, One Shot will unfold in real time, capturing Ed Sheeran’s vibrant journey through New York City in a single continuous take. Viewers will witness spontaneous performances across crowded streets, subway rides, and quiet corners, as the multi-Grammy Award winner connects with fans and strangers alike, turning the city’s chaos into a living stage of music, emotion, and fleeting human moments. Before the news about One Shot surfaced, Sheeran had already hinted at a new music era.

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The hint came right before his highly successful tour in India when he shared the stage with Diljit Dosanjh and also gave a chart-topper with Arijit Singh. 

Ed Sheeran dropped a cryptic hint about his new era

In a recent Instagram post, Ed Sheeran, the chart-topping singer behind hits like 'Shape of You', set fans abuzz with a tantalizing glimpse into his future plans. Reflecting on his whirlwind 2024, he described a year filled with touring, painting, traveling, fathering, recording, and creating, expressing gratitude for every memorable moment. However, Sheeran did not stop there. Teasing the year ahead, he revealed, "2025 is a year of releasing, which I’m very excited about." 

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During his tour in India, Ed Sheeran hinted at a return in the new year, fueling speculation about upcoming projects. He did not reveal specifics about an album or release date, yet the announcement suggested major plans ahead. Whether his remarks indicate a new record, another world tour, or an unexpected musical venture remains unclear. As he took the stage with Taylor Swift, it is his latest Netflix project that is a dream come true for him.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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