There are a lot of upcoming music biopics on the way that will soon join the ranks of unforgettable Best Picture winners about beloved and tormented musicians. Movies like Walk the Line, What’s Love Got to Do with It, and more recently, A Complete Unknown, have not only shed light on the careers, lives, and legacies of their subjects, and the stories of Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, and Nat King Cole will soon be explored in similar fashion.
In the coming months and years, audiences will get to take a deep dive into the lives of these celebrated musicians and more on the big screen. Here are some of the music-centric biographical dramas on the 2025 movie schedule and even the 2026 release calendar that we’re excited to see.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - October 24, 2025
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic American rockers, and his 1982 stripped-down LP titled Nebraska is one of the best records of, not only his career, but in rock music history. Scott Cooper’s Deliver Me From Nowhere will explore how “The Boss” crafted his masterpiece and everything that led to it.
According to Variety, the movie will be focused on Jeremy Allen White’s Springsteen as he prepares his lo-fi masterpiece, which was originally slated to be an album for the E-Street Band before being released in its raw form. Succession star Jeremy Strong will be joining the biopic as Springsteen’s longtime manager, Jon Landau, while Adolescence star and co-creator Stephen Graham is set to play the rock legend’s dad. And in May 2025, Variety announced that the highly anticipated biopic will hit the big screen on October 24, 2025.
Sam Mendes’ Beatles Movies - April 2028
Sam Mendes, a director who doesn’t get talked about enough, is preparing to take on what could possibly be his most ambitious project yet, four movies about the Beatles. If all things go according to plan, the 1917 filmmaker will release a series of biopics, with each film centering on a specific member of the iconic rock outfit.
Details are scarce at this early stage in the films’ development, but there are plenty of key events that would make for great scenes in whatever this ends up being. As for who’ll be playing the “Fab Four?” Well, Paul Mescal is playing Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan is being tapped to portray Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson is taking on the role of John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn is playing George Harrison, per Variety. It has also been revealed that all four films will be released theatrically in April 2028.
Michael - TBD
Though the 1992 ABC miniseries, The Jacksons: An American Dream, took a deep dive into the life and career of Michael Jackson and his brothers, the King of Pop has never received a proper music biopic. Well, that will change sometime soon with the release of Michael. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this highly anticipated biographical drama will turn its focus on the pop culture icon, who will be played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, though it’s not yet known what all that will entail.
There are some things we know about Michael at this point, including the fact that Colman Domingo and Nia Long will be playing his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson respectively. Miles Teller is also set to appear in the movie as John Branca, Jackson’s longtime manager and the co-executor of his estate. But one thing that keeps changing is the biopic’s release date, which has been set and shifted several times. It was most recently set to hit theaters in October 2025, but Lionsgate took it off the schedule amid plans to possibly split the story in half, per Deadline.
Winds Of Change (Scorpions Biopic) - TBD
With hits like “Winds of Change” and “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” Scorpions was one of the biggest rock bands of the 1980s, both in their native Germany and around the world. Well, now it appears as if the legendary outfit will be getting its own biopic. In June 2025, Deadline reported that Winds of Change, a biographical drama based on the European rockers, is in the works and will focus on their start in post-WWII Germany and eventual rise to become a massively successful and prolific group, selling millions of records.
Alex Ranarivelo, best known for American Wrestler: The Wizard, is sitting in the director's chair for the upcoming biopic, with Dominic West, Alexander Dreymon, Ludwig Trepte, Ed Speleers stepping in front of the camera. Production is reportedly already underway, so it shouldn’t be long before we see Winds of Change in action, even if those conspiracy theories don’t play a part in the movie.
Britney Spears Biopic - TBD
It’s hard to talk about ‘90s and early 2000s pop culture without the conversation eventually turning to Britney Spears. One of the biggest pop stars of all time, Spears is known around the world for hits like “Baby One More Time,” “Oops! I Did It Again,” and “Toxic,” as well as a number of various controversies and unforgettable moments. Now, all of that will be explored in a new biopic.
In 2024, Variety reported that Wicked director Jon M. Chu would be helming a biographical drama about the “Princess of Pop” based on Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me. There has been a great deal of speculation about who’ll play the star, with names like Millie Bobby Brown and Sabrina Carpenter coming up quite often. However, nothing has been stated about the cast. We should know more in time.
Robert Johnson Biopic - TBD
When it comes to early American blues musicians, few have been as influential or mysterious as Robert Johnson, the King of the Delta Blues. Johnson, who would go on to inspire the likes of the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, and countless other musicians over the years, will soon be the subject of a new biopic, Deadline reported in February 2025.
Not a lot is known about the movie at this point, but the biopic will reportedly focus on one of the biggest myths surrounding Johnson’s life and legacy: the tale that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his unmatched musicianship. This one sounds great!
Ronnie Milsap Biopic - TBD
Though Ronnie Milsap doesn’t have the name recognition as other famous country singers like Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, or George Strait, the blind music legend has had a major impact on the genre over the years. That said, it’s not all that surprising that there is currently a biopic about the transformative star in the works.
In late 2024, Variety reported that Spencer Boldman, who most recently appeared in Welcome to Chippendales, would be leading the film that is based on Milsap’s autobiography, Almost Like a Song. Expect to know more soon…
Snoop Dogg Biopic - TBD
It has been 10 years since legendary West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg was portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield’s scene-stealing portrayal in the NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton. Now, the “Gin & Juice” hip hop star is about to get a full-fledged biographical drama about his life, career, and legacy in the rap game, Hollywood, and pop culture in general. Though the title has yet to be announced, Deadline reported in early 2025 that the drama will center on Calvin Broadus Jr. and his journey to becoming Snoop Doggy Dogg, one of the most successful performers of all time.
The outlet has also reported that Outer Banks star Jonathan Daviss is set to play Snoop in the upcoming picture and that Craig Brewer, the man behind movies like Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name, and Coming 2 America, is set to direct.
Forever And Ever, Amen (Randy Travis Biopic) - TBD
We’ve been treated to so many great country music movies over the years, and that includes a few biopics like the all-time great Walk the Line. Well, one of the biggest names in the country music renaissance of the late 1980s will soon get the biopic treatment when Forever and Ever, Amen explores the life and legacy of Randy Travis. Named after the singer-songwriter’s 1987 hit “Forever and Ever, Amen,” the movie was announced at the Grand Ole Opry in March 2025, according to Deadline.
There’s not a whole lot of information about the movie’s plot that has been released at this time, but we do know that country singer Clay Walker will play the iconic country star and that Andrew Hyatt is writing and directing the upcoming biopic. Who knows, maybe the movie will detail how Travis ended up singing “Simple Things” on Hey Arnold! way back when.
Queen Latifah Biopic - TBD
Queen Latifah's run with The Equalizer may be finished now that the CBS series has been cancelled after five seasons, but it’s not all bad for the rapper-turned-actress. In September 2024, Deadline reported that the “Ladies First” and “U.N.I.T.Y.” hip-hop artist would be the subject of a new biographical drama. The untitled biopic, which will focus on Latifah’s rise in the rap game in the latter part of the 20th century, is to be the first of a series of hip-hop dramas about iconic artists.
There is no word on who’ll be writing or directing the picture, and the actress who’ll be playing Queen Latifah has yet to be revealed.
All Out Of Love: The Air Supply Story - TBD
An Air Supply biopic is something we never thought we’d get to see, but there’s one in the works. The Australian soft rock duo consisting of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell will be at the center of All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story, a biographical drama first announced by Variety back in 2024.
There’s not a lot of information about the movie chronicling the life and times of the successful outfit known for hits like “All Out of Love” and “Lost in Love,” but we should know more in due time.
Be My Baby (Ronnie Spector Biopic) - TBD
Zendaya has become one of the biggest stars on the planet in the years since showing off her vocal skills in The Greatest Showman, and soon, she’ll get to exhibit that range once again when she plays one of the most iconic singers of the 20th century. In March 2025, Deadline announced that the Spider-Man: No Way Home and Challengers star will be playing the late Ronnie Spector in Be My Baby, the upcoming A24 movie directed by Barry Jenkins.
The actress, who is currently filming Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, has been attached to the role for some years, and even penned a moving tribute to the “Be My Baby” singer upon her death in 2022. Though nothing has been officially announced about the biopic’s plot, according to Deadline’s sources the movie will be less of a “cradle to grave” drama and instead one that reportedly centers on her tumultuous relationship with music producer and spouse Phil Spector.
Rosetta (Sister Rosetta Tharpe Biopic) - TBD
After spending the past few years tearing it up on the pop charts, the multi-talented Lizzo will soon turn her attention to the big screen when she leads an upcoming biopic about one of the most influential figures in American music history: Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In March 2025, Deadline reported that the Grammy Award-winning singer and rapper has been tasked with playing Tharpe in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta, a long overdue drama about the gospel singer who helped craft rock n’ roll and R&B nearly 100 years ago.
Inspired by Tharpe’s incredible life story, the movie will reportedly follow the trailblazing musician as she shatters boundaries and navigates societal restraints while concealing her relationship with the woman she loves.
Madonna Biographical Drama Series - TBD
Madonna is one of the most successful, influential, and prolific singers of all time, and it’s wild that the artist behind “Material Girl,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” and “Vogue” hasn’t gotten the biopic treatment at this point. Well, it’s not for a lack of trying, as she has been working on getting a drama about her life off the ground since 2020. Though there have been some hiccups and unforeseen obstacles along the way, it sounds like it’s in the works yet again.
Well, now it appears as if Madonna will be teaming up with Shawn Levy to bring her story to the small screen at some point in the future. In May 2025, Deadline reported that the two are teaming up with Netflix for a limited series about the transformative singer’s life and career. There’s no word on if there will be any carryover from the long-in-the-works project Madonna was working on with Universal, but we shall see.
Boy George Biopic - TBD
There are so many biopics about transformative ‘80s artists, both already released and in the works, and soon Boy George will be added to the mix. In 2024, Deadline reported that TriStar Pictures was moving forward with a biographical drama about the lead singer of Culture Club, known for hit songs like “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” with J.C. Lee working on the script. The movie is said to be based on George’s autobiographies, Take It Like a Man, Straight, and Karma.
And, there’s no need to worry about the movie not featuring any of Boy George or Culture Club’s famous tracks, as Primary Wave Music, which owns the rights, is producing the biopic. Who knows, maybe the singer’s wish of having Sophie Turner play him will come true.
Piano Man (Billy Joel Biopic) - TBD
Billy Joel, one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century and the man behind hit songs like “Piano Man,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” and “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” is someone whose life story is perfect for the biopic format. Well, that’s on its way to happening with Piano Man, an upcoming biopic about the beloved singer.
In 2022, Variety reported that Michael Jai White’s Jaigantic Studios had greenlit the Adam Ripp-penned project (he’s also slated to direct), which will focus on Joel’s early years leading up to the Piano Man becoming a global sensation. However, Joel has refused to give the studio the right to use his music, name, or likeness, which will cause some major problems if that’s not sorted out.
Keith Moon Biopic - TBD
There has been talk of a biographical drama about the late Who drummer Keith Moon for 20 years at this point, but it sounds like the long-in-the-works project is finally getting closer to becoming a reality. In 2023, Who frontman Roger Daltrey told NME that he had completed a script for the film and was waiting for replies from directors.
Later on, in 2024, Daltrey gave a similar update to Ultimate Classic Rock when he said the script was written and that he was trying to work with the best available director (“all the good ones are always working”). He also said he wanted to get the movie made while he was still alive to promote it.
The Nat King Cole Biopic - TBD
Colman Domingo, who’ll also play Joe Jackson in 2025’s Michael, has been on a tear as of late, and that momentum will hopefully be enough to get his long-in-the-works Nat King Cole biopic into theaters sooner rather than later. In January 2024, the Sing Sing star told Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast that the movie, which he is attached to lead and direct, is something he’s been working on quietly for several years and something he’s looking forward to putting together.
According to Variety, this isn’t the first time the multi-talented star has crafted a project based on the “Unforgettable” singer, as Domingo previously co-wrote the play Lights Out: Nat King Cole, which followed the singer during his 1957 Christmas special, the first of its kind hosted by an African American performer. When speaking with Deadline in late 2024, Domingo, who received an Oscar nomination for his Sing Sing performance, said that the project was “financed and put together.”
Shout It Out Loud (Kiss) - TBD
KISS, one of the biggest rock bands (and brands) of all time, will be getting the biopic treatment at some point in the future, as Deadline has reported that McG is slated to direct Shout It Out Loud, a film based on the life and career of the iconic outfit. Details about the movie are scarce at this point in its development, but considering the history and iconography that made the Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley-led rock group so legendary over the past 50 years, this could be a flashy, splashy, and over-the-top rock pic.
In June 2025, Deadline reported that Nick Jonas would be playing guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley, but there’s no word on who’ll be playing the other members of KISS.
Janis Joplin Biopic - TBD
Despite being one of the most transformative and beloved singers of the ‘60s counter-culture movement, Janis Joplin has never been the subject of a biographical drama, though there have been numerous attempts. Well, that will soon change as Variety has reported that Big Little Lies star Shailene Woodley is set to play the “Piece of My Heart” singer in an untitled biopic.
The singer, who’s remembered for her electric performances and powerful voice, passed away in October 1970, joining the ranks of other famous musicians like Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix who passed away at the age of 27. According to EW, the movie will follow the singer’s final days before her death.
Frank Sinatra Biopic - TBD
One of the most exciting music biographical dramas in the works, Martin Scorsese’s Frank Sinatra biopic will focus on the life and career of the iconic crooner and actor who dominated American music and pop culture throughout the 20th century. Though details are limited at this point, Variety reported in April 2024 that the Killers of the Flower Moon director was looking to make the movie one of his next two projects and that longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio was being eyed for the lead role alongside Jennifer Lawrence.
Though it seemed like production was going to get underway in 2024, Variety reported in September that filming had been postponed along with a couple of Scorsese’s other projects. Though it may not mean much, James Marsden told the New York Post in February 2025 that he would love to play the legendary crooner.
Linda Ronstadt Biopic - TBD
Linda Ronstadt, the 11-time Grammy winner behind iconic tracks like “You’re No Good,” “Somewhere Out There,” and “Blue Bayou,” will be getting the biopic treatment at some point in the future, and the actress tied to portraying her has us very excited. In January 2024, Rolling Stone confirmed that Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Pérez star Selena Gomez was attached to star in the untitled movie after she shared an image of Ronstadt’s Simple Dreams memoir on her Instagram page.
The Wizards Beyond Waverly Place star told The Hollywood Reporter in 2024 that the movie was still happening, but she didn’t know when it would all go down.
Fred Astaire Biopic - TBD
Hollywood has seen few stars as talented as Fred Astaire, the legendary entertainer who could seemingly do it all, and better than anyone else. Well, at some point in the future, Tom Holland will play the legendary actor/singer/dancer/musician/choreographer in a biopic that has been long in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie, which is being directed by Paddington and Wonka’s Paul King, will center on the relationship shared by Astaire and his sister, Adele.
There hasn’t been any word on who will be playing Adele Astaire, but considering her talent was only eclipsed by that of her brother, the ideal candidate will need to be able to sing and dance alongside the Spider-Man star.
Beautiful (Carole King Biopic) - TBD
We’ve seen several long-running Broadway musicals get turned into big-screen adaptations in recent years, with the likes of The Color Purple and Wicked. At some point soon, we’ll have another addition to that list with Beautiful, a movie based on the Tony Award-winning musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
In December 2022, Variety revealed a ton of information about the project, including that Twisters star Daisy Edgar-Jones would be playing the beloved musician in the biopic helmed by The Kids Are All Right director Lisa Cholodenko. However, in July 2024, Vulture reported that the Normal People actress would no longer be playing King.
The Grateful Dead Biopic - TBD
The Grateful Dead, one of the pioneers of the jam band movement in the 20th century, will be getting the biographical drama treatment at some point in the future. What makes this so exciting is the fact that Martin Scorsese is attached to direct, Variety reported in November 2021. This won’t be the filmmaker’s first time working on a project about the Dead, as he previously helmed the 2017 documentary, Long Strange Trip.
Deadline also reported that Jonah Hill, who worked with Scorsese in The Wolf of Wall Street, had been tapped to play Jerry Garcia in the biopic. There hasn’t been any word on when the project will enter production or who will join Hill in the cast.
Sublime Biopic - TBD
Sublime, the iconic ‘90s band that became a massive hit thanks to its blend of punk, reggae, rock, and late singer Bradley Nowell’s signature voice, will be getting the biopic treatment if everything goes to plan. In September 2022, Variety reported that Francis Lawrence, the director behind I Am Legend and the Hunger Games movies, was spearheading the untitled project for Sony’s 3000 Pictures.
After a couple of years of no updates, Variety reported in September 2024 that Riverdale actor KJ Apa would be taking on the role of the band’s frontman, who passed away just as they were about to blow up in 1996.
Bee Gees Biopic - TBD
There has been talk of a movie about the Bee Gees for years, but it looks like it may really be happening this time. In December 2022, Deadline reported that Hustlers director Lorene Scafaria would be helming the Paramount Pictures biographical drama after original director John Carney backed out. Scafaria eventually backed out as well, and in 2024, Deadline reported that Ridley Scott was stepping in to take over the project.
Not much is known at this time, and we don’t yet know who will be playing the chart-topping disco group best known for coming up with beloved tracks like “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep Is Your Love?” on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
Make sure to check back for updates for each of these projects as more information becomes available. In the meantime, take a look at our rundown of 10 biopics about black musicians everyone should watch.
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