Sony, Sam Mendes Weigh Same-Day Release for Four Beatles Biopics
Sony Pictures and Sam Mendes are considering releasing all four Beatles biopics on the same day and combining their box office returns into one tally, according to sources.
Sony Pictures and filmmaker Sam Mendes are considering releasing all four of their planned Beatles biopics on the same day, and combining the box office returns of all four films into a single tally, according to sources cited by hollywoodreporter.com. The studio had no comment on the plans.
The four films are scheduled to open in April 2028. Sources say they are planned to be marketed without a particular viewing order, and the studio is also weighing a four-pack of tickets for the films.
The cast includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. Mendes is directing, with Pippa Harris as his producing partner.
Producer signalled a simultaneous cinema run
In October 2025, Harris said at the BFI London Film Festival's Industry Forum keynote session that the films should be experienced in cinemas at the same time during the same period, according to the background on the project.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have provided feedback on the scripts and met with the actors playing their roles, according to the background.
Quick answers
When will the four Beatles biopics be released?
The films are scheduled to open in April 2028, according to sources.
Who is in the cast of the Beatles biopics?
Paul Mescal plays Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson plays John Lennon, Joseph Quinn plays George Harrison and Barry Keoghan plays Ringo Starr.
Will the four Beatles films be released on the same day?
Sony Pictures and Sam Mendes are considering a same-day release and a combined box office tally, but the studio had no comment.