Beatles biopics planned for coordinated April 2028 release

Director Sam Mendes and producer Pippa Harris have shared new details regarding the release strategy for four upcoming Beatles biopics. The films, which focus on the individual perspectives of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, are being planned for a coordinated release throughout April 2028.

To encourage a comprehensive viewing experience, the studio is considering several unconventional tactics. These include a potential ‘four-pack’ ticket option and a release schedule that allows audiences to see one film per week. Additionally, Sony Pictures may consider combining the box office returns of all four movies into a single report to prevent direct comparisons between the individual films.

The cast features Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. Other cast members include James Norton, Harry Lloyd, Lucy Boynton, and Morfydd Clark. The productions have secured permission to use the band's musical catalogue and life stories.