A highly anticipated Beatles biopic is on the way, set to hit theaters in April 2028. In early 2024, Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions announced that award-winning director Sam Mendes would take on this project and make not just one but four interconnected films. Each movie will focus on a different member of the band, and will also offer a fresh perspective on their journey from Liverpool to the rest of the world.
Mendes described the project as The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event; he called it the first bingable theatrical experience. His vision is to make something different from traditional filmmaking by bringing together four separate stories into a single, larger-than-life movie. Fans are excited for what promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the greatest rock band in history.
Who is the cast of the Beatles biopic?
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There were different casting rumors for months before the official announcement in March 2025. Now, fans finally know who will bring the Fab Four to life. Barry Keoghan will play Ringo Starr, Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon.
Before the confirmation, Mescal shared how much the role meant to him. Dickinson, when asked about playing Lennon, described it as an incredible opportunity. Even Ringo Starr himself joined in on the fun, joking that Keoghan was likely somewhere taking drum lessons to prepare for the role.
What is the Beatles biopic about?
The Beatles’ legacy cannot be compared in the music industry; they won eight Grammy Awards and broke countless records before they went their separate ways. This four-part feature film will take fans inside their journey like never before, and show their triumphs, struggles, and the bonds that held them together.
Co-producer Pippa Harris described the project as an epic cinematic experience, where each film will stand alone yet fit into a bigger picture. Mendes, speaking at CinemaCon, explained that the movies will be told from each band member’s point of view, allowing audiences to see their personal experiences unfold.