Sam Mendes is making four Beatles movies. Source Variety
Get ready to twist and shout in theaters—Sam Mendes is making four separate Beatles movies, and they’re all hitting the big screen in April 2028! That’s right, four films, one month, and an unforgettable deep dive into the world’s most iconic band.
A Star-Studded Cast for the Fab Four
Mendes confirmed the much-rumored casting at CinemaCon, unveiling the actors who will bring the iconic musicians to life:
Paul McCartney – Played by Paul Mescal
George Harrison – Played by Joseph Quinn
Ringo Starr – Played by Barry Keoghan
John Lennon – Played by Harris Dickinson
The four actors appeared on stage at the Las Vegas event, bowing in the classic Beatles style, paying homage to the band’s legendary performances.
A Unique Approach to the Beatles’ Story
Titled “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” the project will offer a deep dive into each band member’s personal journey, rather than a single, condensed narrative. Mendes, known for “Skyfall” and “American Beauty,” had long wanted to bring the Beatles’ story to the screen but felt a single film wouldn’t do justice to their extraordinary rise from Liverpool to global stardom.
"Each man has his own story, but together they are legendary," the official logline states. Mendes hopes the films will offer fans a new understanding of the world’s most influential band.
A Cinematic First for Beatles Fans
The most exciting aspect? The movies will all premiere in the same month. It’s still unclear whether they’ll be released all at once or weekly throughout April 2028. Mendes described the event as the first-ever “binge-able theatrical experience.”
"We need big cinematic events to get people out of the house," Mendes told theater owners at Sony’s presentation during CinemaCon.
First Film to Feature Beatles’ Original Music
The Beatles’ legendary songs will be an integral part of the films. This is the first narrative feature granted access to their extensive catalog, meaning audiences can expect iconic tracks like:
🎶 "Strawberry Fields Forever"
🎶 "Let It Be"
🎶 "I Am the Walrus"
🎶 "Yellow Submarine"
And many more.
A Massive Undertaking
Filming this epic project will take an entire year, proving just how ambitious Mendes’ vision is. Even Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman, who once helped oversee James Cameron’s Avatar, admitted the sheer scale of it gave him "Avatar flashbacks."
Mendes, however, is all in. He sees this as an opportunity to bring audiences back to theaters with a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic event.
"We need big, exciting movies to get people out of the house," Mendes told theater owners at CinemaCon.
April 2028—A Month to Remember
A Beatles super-sized movie experience? A fresh take on the greatest band of all time? An all-star cast stepping into legendary roles?
This four-film Beatles event isn’t just a movie series—it’s a revolution.
Mark your calendars, Beatles fans. April 2028 is going to rock.
