Few musical legacies stay as prolific as The Beatles. And now, Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes is ready to convey the band’s story to life—not in a single, however in 4 movies.
The Beatles: A 4-Movie Cinematic Occasion will discover the journey of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr from their particular person views, with the complete backing of Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles’ respective estates.
Learn on for the whole lot we’ve come to be taught concerning the upcoming undertaking.
Who Will Be CAST IN The Beatles?
After months of hypothesis, Sony Pictures has confirmed its all-star solid—and it’s a veritable ‘who’s who’ of the Web’s present infatuations. Babygirl star Harris Dickinson will play lead singer John Lennon, Paul Mescal will step into the footwear of Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan will painting Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn will tackle George Harrison.
The solid made their official debut on stage at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas yesterday.
Hints of this casting have surfaced in whispers for months, with Ringo Starr himself cheekily addressing Keoghan’s function, noting the actor had began drum classes. In the meantime, Ridley Scott unintentionally let Mescal’s involvement slip final December throughout a Q&A with Christopher Nolan.
Whereas on set for one more undertaking, Joseph Quinn bought followers speculating when he was noticed toting a guitar round.
Outdoors of the titular bandmates, The White Lotus star Amy Lou Wooden has been suspected to be solid as George Harrison’s ex-wife Pattie Boyd after posting hints on Instagram, however we’ll keep tuned for affirmation.
When Will The Movies Be Launched?
Sony has slated all 4 movies for an formidable April 2028 theatrical launch. Sure, that’s proper, no staggered wait instances right here.
Mendes envisions them as a “bingeable second in cinema,” with filming anticipated to kick off in London this July.
What Are The Beatles Films About?
The logline is straightforward but evocative: Every man has his personal story, however collectively, they’re legendary.
Mendes, identified for his masterful storytelling in 1917 and American Magnificence, will direct all 4 movies, crafting an interwoven narrative that captures the meteoric rise of The Beatles. Whereas the band’s historical past has been chronicled numerous instances, Mendes believes there may be nonetheless a lot to discover.
“The story was too huge for one movie,” he defined at CinemaCon, per Deadline, explaining how he tried fruitlessly to write down a concise story earlier than eschewing the standard movie format.
With Mendes on the helm and the assist of The Beatles’ estates behind the undertaking, The Beatles: A 4-Movie Cinematic Occasion guarantees to be a serious cultural second—one that can convey Beatlemania to an entire new era.
