The world of cinema and music is abuzz with excitement as director Sam Mendes announces an unprecedented project: a series of four biographical films, each dedicated to one member of the legendary Beatles. Revealed at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, this ambitious undertaking marks a historic collaboration with Apple Corps Ltd and The Beatles themselves, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison.
Mendes, celebrated for his work on films like American Beauty and 1917, aims to redefine how audiences perceive The Beatles by crafting four distinct narratives, each capturing the unique essence of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Speaking at the event, Mendes emphasized the need to tell each story independently to do justice to the individual journeys and artistic contributions of the iconic musicians.
Adding to the excitement is the impressive casting lineup. Harris Dickinson steps into the shoes of John Lennon, Paul Mescal embodies Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan takes on the role of Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn plays George Harrison. The cast made their first appearance together at CinemaCon, expressing their passion and dedication to portraying these cultural giants.
What makes this project even more remarkable is the unprecedented support from the surviving band members and the families of Lennon and Harrison. Mendes, along with producers Pippa Harris and Julie Pastor from Neal Street Productions, will collaborate with Apple Corps and Sony Pictures to bring this vision to life. The film is set to release in April, 2028 and it’s biopic series promises to be more than just a recount of The Beatles’ legacy, shedding new light on the creativity, challenges, and enduring influence of one of the greatest bands of all time.
With filming underway and excitement building, fans worldwide are already marking their calendars for what promises to be an unforgettable cinematic event in 2028.