At CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, Sony Pictures unveiled one of the most ambitious cinematic endeavors in recent memory: a four-part biographical film series about The Beatles, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes. The groundbreaking project, titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, will premiere globally in April 2028, with each film chronicling the band’s story through the perspective of a different member.
The studio confirmed the actors set to portray the Fab Four: Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness) will take on John Lennon, Paul Mescal (Normal People) steps into the role of Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan (Saltburn) embodies Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) stars as George Harrison. The four actors made their first public appearance together at CinemaCon, held at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum, to mark the historic announcement.
Rather than a single narrative, Mendes’ project will unfold across four interconnected films, each focusing on a band member’s viewpoint. Sony CEO Tom Rothman teased the innovative structure, calling it a “binge-worthy cinematic first” that allows audiences to “experience The Beatles’ legacy in an entirely new way.” He emphasized, “We’re not just making one Beatles film—we’re making four. This is a chance to understand them on a deeper level.”
Director Sam Mendes, known for 1917 and Skyfall, shared his lifelong passion for the band: “The Beatles redefined my understanding of music. I’ve wanted to tell their story for years, and this format challenges what a trip to the movies can be.” The films, shot over the course of a year, mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd.—the company founded by The Beatles—has granted full rights to the band’s life stories and music catalog for a major screen adaptation.
The project has already garnered excitement from surviving band members. Ringo Starr, 84, told People magazine he’s “looking forward to seeing what Mendes creates with his mad idea of making four films at once.”
Mendes’ tetralogy promises to be a cultural landmark, blending music history with bold storytelling. By decentralizing the narrative, the films aim to explore the individual journeys of Lennon, McCartney, Starr, and Harrison while celebrating their collective genius. With production underway and a 2028 release slated, the project positions itself as both a tribute to The Beatles’ enduring legacy and a reimagining of biographical cinema.
As Rothman declared, “This isn’t just a movie—it’s an event.” For fans worldwide, the countdown to 2028 begins.
