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Sony Pictures Unveils Beatles Biopics and More at CinemaCon 2025

Sony Pictures announced four Beatles biopics starring Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn, set for April 2028 release.

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Although a fuller release schedule is expected this year compared to 2024’s depleted calendar thanks to dual historic strikes, Hollywood marked the first quarter of 2025 with a sizable box office deficit.
The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson
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Although a fuller release schedule is expected this year compared to 2024’s depleted calendar thanks to dual historic strikes, Hollywood marked the first quarter of 2025 with a sizable box office deficit.
The Beatles biopics cast revealed: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, and Harris Dickinson
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Hollywood studio executives are making their case for theatergoing with a little help from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — along with the newly announced stars set to play them.
Beatles biopics cast is Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson
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Each of the films, collectively called “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” will focus on one member of the iconic British rock band.
The Beatles biopics cast officially confirmed: Here are the actors playing the young Fab Four
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One of the most influential bands in history, the genesis of The Beatles dates back to the late 1950s when McCartney and Lennon first came together in the Quarrymen.
Stars announced for upcoming Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes
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Hughes' story of five wildly different high schoolers serving Saturday detention unlocks a powder keg of adolescent angst that's still powerful to watch on screen today.
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However, the public interest that was generated by the controversies surrounding the movie has also been credited with contributing to its success, and PR expert Steve Honig told Fox News Digital that history may repeat itself with the sequel.
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Mendes allowed that, while a lot of the Beatles story has been told, I can assure you there is still plenty left to explore.
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Each Beatle will be the subject of their own solo films, which will tell the story of the legendary band from each member’s point of view.
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Although a fuller release schedule is expected this year compared to 2024’s depleted calendar thanks to dual historic strikes, Hollywood marked the first quarter of 2025 with a sizable box office deficit.
Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson to star in 4 biopics of The Beatles
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The studio will release four films about the Beatles — each following a different member of the band — all in April 2028, director Sam Mendes and Sony film Chairman Tom Rothman said Monday during a presentation at the CinemaCon trade convention in Las Vegas.
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Updated: Apr 1st, 2025, 5:38 PM ET

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At CinemaCon 2025, Sony Pictures confirmed the leads for four upcoming Beatles biopics, with Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn portraying the iconic members. Directed by Sam Mendes, these films will premiere in April 2028, lauded as the 'first binge-able theatrical experience.' Mendes delivered a compelling argument for the project, stating it was necessary to explore The Beatles' story in depth. At the same event, Sony highlighted other upcoming films and emphasized the importance of drawing audiences back to theaters, amidst a disappointing box office performance in early 2025.

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Sony Pictures is producing an ambitious quartet of biopics about The Beatles, showcasing each member's perspective, set to release in April 2028.
Director Sam Mendes emphasizes the storytelling potential of this multi-film project, calling it 'the first binge-able theatrical experience'.
The project has gained official approval from surviving Beatles members McCartney and Starr, as well as the families of Lennon and Harrison.

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