The return of the Beatles: Four films from a new perspective on the march!

The return of the Beatles: Four films from a new perspective on the march!

Today, on April 1, 2025, significant news about the upcoming four -part film project about the Beatles was announced on the Cinemacon in Las Vegas. The director Sam Mendes, famous for his works such as "American Beauty" and "1917", will stage the films under the official title "The Beatles? A Four-Film Cinematic Event". Mendes described the Beatles as "the most important band of all time" and promised that the films would offer a unique perspective on the history of the legendary group.

The occupation of the project is now certain. Paul Mescal will take on Paul McCartney, while Harris Dickinson will be seen as John Lennon. Barry Keoghan will represent Ringo rigidly, and Joseph Quinn slips into the role of George Harrison. This selection of actors was approved by the Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison. This consent arouses great interest in the authenticity of the project, which will trace the famous band and its music from 1960 to separation in 1970

different perspectives and narrative style

All four films are told from the perspective of one of the four musicians, which will enable the audience to experience the events from different perspectives. Mendes announced that the films will be interwoven with overarching narrative strands and important events that tie the films together. This is described as the first binge-capable theater experience that can be experienced in the cinema history.

The Beatles themselves, who achieved worldwide fame in the 1960s through hits such as "Let It Be", "Help" and "Yesterday", had already participated in five films between 1964 and 1970, including "A Hard Day’s Night" and "Yellow Submarine". Mendes emphasized that despite the extensive documentation and the numerous biopics, such as "Backbeat" (1994) and "Nowhere Boy" (2009), there is much more to tell about the Beatles. Current documentation, such as Peter Jackson's "The Beatles: Get Back" (2021), show the lasting interest in the band and its legacy.

outlook on the publication

The publication of all four films is being aimed for in April 2028, although it remains unclear whether they are coming into the cinemas at the same time. Most of the music rights for the films are largely controlled by Sony Music Publishing, which ensures cooperation with the participants and enables the use of the popular Beatles songs. Future film interested can look forward to a fascinating and comprehensive project that will reorganize the history of one of the greatest bands of all time.

The anticipation for "The Beatles? A Four-Film Cinematic Event" is great, not only because of the famous personalities that they will represent, but also because of the potential to tell the stories of this legendary musician in a new way. Radio Herford reports that an exact future forecast of what the films will be offered, but is still uncertain. In the meantime, the Beatles fan base remains excited about further announcements and developments for this important film project.

In addition, USA Today emphasizes this ambitious project and indicates that Mendes indicate that Plant to bring the stories that have already been told with a fresh perspective. The world is eagerly awaiting these cinematic milestones in music history.