With the release of Michael in April, it means that for the first time in a very long time, there aren't any music biopics with definite release dates for at least a year. Given the box office success of the Michael Jackson biopic, it surely won't be long before some more productions get underway; however, as of this writing, on the 2026 movie schedule.
After a decade or so of seemingly endless music biopics, there are still quite a few that are in the works that we could see at some point. It's not like the genre isn't successful; with unforgettable Best Picture winners and cult classics about beloved and tormented musicians released over the years, it's not like Hollywood is going to abandon them completely.
With all that said, here's what we know about some that are definitely on the way, and even more that have been announced, but we may or may not see on the big screen eventually. In fact, we've cut down on this list by a lot recently because it's been so long since there have been updates on most of the titles on this list; we've just listed them at the end. If there is one you read about a couple of years ago, and have heard nothing since, the odds are it's on that list.
So without further ado, here's what we know for sure:
Snoop - August 6, 2027
Snoop Dogg 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. 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.
Jonathan Daviss, star of Outer Banks, is playing the D-O-double G in Snoop, and joining him will be Myles Bullock Be as Dr. Dre. Craig Brewer, who hit one out of the park last year with Song Sung Blue, will direct.
The movie is scheduled to be released on August 6, 2026.
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event - April 7, 2028
Sam Mendes, a director who doesn’t get talked about enough, is taking on what could be his most ambitious project yet: The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. 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 band.
Production on all four films is underway, but that doesn't mean we'll be seeing them soon. In fact, all four are scheduled to be released on the same day, but that day isn't until April 7th, 2028. We've started learning quite a bit about The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event (the official title as of April 2026), but aside from some publicity photos, we're all still in the dark about what it will look like. It's weird that even though these movies are still almost two years away, they are the only ones on this list with a definitive release date.
Winds Of Change (Scorpions Biopic) - TBD
Winds Of Change (Scorpions Biopic) - TBD
Here is where things start to get dicey on this list.
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, and Ed Speleers starring.
Principal photography took place in 2025, and the film was reportedly set to be released the same year, but it may have been affected by the Warner Bros. merger with Paramount, and it seems that, at least for now, the movie is on hold, with no release date set. At least there is a trailer, which is honestly more than a lot of the movies on this list can say for now. As of this update in August 2026, there has been no new info on when we might see this.
Biopics Announced, But Without Release Dates
Josephine Baker Biopic (TBD)
In May 2026, Variety reported that pop star FKA Twigs had signed on to play the legendary Josephine Baker in a biopic from French director Maimouna Doucouré. Baker may not be a household name these days, but 100 years ago, she was one of the biggest stars on the planet. She was a cabaret singer, movie star, pin-up girl, and more. She led a fascinating life outside of entertainment as a member of the French Resistance during World War II, and was a prominent voice in the Civil Rights Movement, despite living most of her life in Paris.
This won't be the first film about Baker. In 1991, Lynn Whitfield starred as the singer in The Josephine Baker Story on HBO. Sonia Rolland played Baker in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris in 2011 as well. The latest reports are that the movie will begin production in the fall of 2026.
Joni Mitchell Biopic - TBD
Director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) knows a thing or two about music-centric movies, and Meryl Streep is no stranger to biopics. Now, the two Hollywood legends are teaming up to tell the story of one of history’s most prolific and transformative songwriters of all time for the long-awaited Joni Mitchell biographical drama. The film will reportedly co-star Ana Taylor-Joy as the singer in her earlier years as well.
Word of this came from Rolling Stone, which reported in February 2026 that Clive Davis confirmed the news of the Oscar-winning actress being picked to play the legendary musician during his big pre-Grammys party. Details are being limited at this time, so we’ll have to wait and see if the movie hires another actress to play Mitchell during her early days in the folk scene. I mean, I’d love to hear both versions of “Both Sides Now” when this comes out.
There has been no new info since that confirmation from Davis.
The Replacements Biopic - TBD
We can’t hardly wait for this one. With his time in Hawkins, Indiana, a distant memory, Finn Wolfhard is already gearing up for his next project. In October 2025, Variety reported that the actor and musician was in the process of adapting Bob Mehr’s acclaimed biography Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements along with his dad, Eric Wolfhard.
While it hasn’t been revealed if the younger Wolfhard will be acting in the upcoming biopic, he certainly has the musical chops to handle the duties that’d come with playing one of the most iconic American rock bands of the late 20th century. When hosting Saturday Night Live back in January 2026, the actor and musician could be seen wearing a Replacements T-shirt when introducing A$AP Rocky.
In July, Wolfhard told Billboard that they were in the process of finding a director for the movie.
Bon Jovi Biopic - TBD
Bon Jovi fans who have long been “living on a prayer” as they wait for information about a long-rumored biopic are in for a real treat. In March 2026, Deadline reported that Universal Pictures is currently working on a movie about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rock quartet and its leader, Jon Bon Jovi. To make it even better, the famous musician is working alongside producers and has allowed the production to use the band’s massive library of music.
According to the report, the movie will focus on the band’s formative years as it goes from a group of New Jersey rockers to one of the biggest music sensations of the ‘80s. Cody Brotter is set to pen the script, but there’s no word on who’ll be directing or starring in this hotly anticipated movie. Let the guessing games begin.
George Clinton Biopic - TBD
When it comes to the world of funk, few names carry as much weight (or groove) as George Clinton. The frontman and band leader of the iconic Parliament-Funkadelic is known throughout the music industry and pop culture as one of the most colorful, prolific, and influential figures of all time. That said, it shouldn’t be any surprise that some folks want to make a biopic about the legendary figure and his over-the-top outfits (and wigs).
After years of talk about some kind of project about the P-Funk leader’s history and legacy, Variety reported in 2024 that Eddie Murphy was in talks to play Clinton in a big-screen biopic directed by Bill Condon. However, like many other projects, there have been no updates in months, though Murphy has mentioned it in interviews over the last year, so it does seem that plans are still underway to produce it.
"Mama" Cass Elliot (The Mamas & The Papas) - TBD
Cass Elliot, the singer and songwriter best remembered for her time with The Mamas & the Papas, has gone down as one of the most influential artists as well as one of the saddest stories in rock ‘n roll history. Well, producer Peter Jaysen is also trying to tell that story to audiences around the world, as he revealed in a 2024 appearance on Matthew Belloni’s The Town (the same interview as the Syd Barrett discussion).
In the chat, Jaysen revealed that he has been in contact with the family and estate of the late singer in hopes of securing the rights to the biography My Mama Cass, which detailed the life and legacy of the late musician and actress. It was later revealed by Variety in February 2026 that the movie will go with the biography’s title and will star Baby Reindeer breakout star Jessica Gunning as the legendary singer.
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 several 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.
Things had been very quiet on the status of this until July 2026, when Variety reported that the movie was being written by Liz Meriwether, who created New Girl. There was no update on whether Chu is still planning to direct.
Dionne Warwick Biopic - TBD
Teyana Taylor gave a career-defining and scene-stealing performance in One Battle After Another, but came up just short at the 98th Academy Awards. We could be seeing her in the running for an Oscar in the future, however, as she is working on a biopic about the life and career of six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dionne Warwick.
During a September 2025 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the Golden Globe-winning actress said that she was very protective of Warwick and that a script was being worked on. Funnily enough, the singer behind classics like “Walk On By” and “Don’t Make Me Over” took to X (still called Twitter at the time) back in December 2020 to handpick Taylor for the part. We cannot wait to hear more about this one!
As for Taylor singing those iconic tunes? She's not so sure, telling Today:
Hopefully I’m lip-synching, because, baby, Dionne Warwick, that’s a whole different level of voice. I mean, I got pipes, but she got pipes!
There is still no date set for when production could begin on this.
Speaking of no dates, below is our list of the subjects (bands and artists) of music biopics that have been announced, but it's been at least a year or more since there have been any meaningful updates on their status:
- Heart
- Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd)
- Roy Orbison
- B.B. King
- Buddy Holly
- Otis Redding
- Sinéad O'Connor
- Gloria Estefan
- Boyz II Men
- Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne
- Anthony Kiedis
- Robert Johnson
- Ronnie Milsap
- Randy Travis
- Queen Latifah
- Air Supply
- Ronnie Spector
- Madonna
- Jerry Garcia
- Nat King Cole
- Boy George
- Frank Sinatra
- Janis Joplin
As you can see from that long list, a lot of these appear to be stuck in development hell, but we'll be sure to update anything we learn about these as soon as we hear anything.
