"This was not needed. Preserve the legacy!": Internet reacts as 4 Beatles biopics set to premiere in April 2028

The Beatles are making headlines for a cinematic event.

Director Sam Mendes has announced a project. There will be four separate biopics. Each of them will be focused on a different member of the beloved band. All four films are set to hit theaters in April 2028, reports suggest. Deadline reports that Sony Pictures is calling it "the first bingeable moment in cinema."

The Los Angeles Times reports that in a statement, Sam Mendes mentioned:

"We need big cinematic events to get people out of the house. I promise it will be worth the trip."

Additionally, he told Deadline:

"There had to be a way to tell the epic story for a new generation … I can assure you there is still plenty left to explore and I think we found a way to do that."

The internet is abuzz with mixed reactions over the news.

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Netizens react to the upcoming premiere of 4 different Beatles biopics

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share:

"All four Beatles biopics will release April 2028 in theaters: “The first binge-able theatrical experience.”"

Netizens were quick to weigh in on the comment section of the post as they penned their thoughts regarding the biopic announcements. Below is what some of them had to share:

"No this was not needed. Preserve the legacy!", declared an X user.

"An epic Fab Four showdown in 2028 theatersget ready for the "Shea Stadium" of biopics!", hyped another.

"You gotta be jobless to be able to binge 4 movies in the theater", joked a third.

"The first binge-able theatrical experience.” Get ready for a deep dive into the band’s legacy!", shared a fourth.

"Boomers will be falling asleep in the theaters.", opined a fifth.

Others also chimed in:

"All four movies are gonna cost like 40 bands what are we doing no one is going to watch all that", commented a netizen.

"We could’ve had it all if the cast was not complete a**, A list does not automatically mean perfect for the role", criticized another.

"Wait, they are having FOUR separate movies?? One for each?? We just need one! One band, one movie.", stated a third.

"The Beatles are back—this time, in a binge-worthy theatrical experience. April 2028 isn’t just a release date; it’s a revolution for movie lovers.", penned a fourth.

""The first binge-able theatrical experience" is such an interesting phrase! Releasing all four biopics at once will definitely be an amazing treat for fans! I can't wait to see how the stories unfold!", shared a fifth.

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The cast and production of the Beatles biopics

Sam Mendes has assembled a cast to bring the Beatles to life, which is as follows:

• Paul McCartney – Paul Mescal
• John Lennon – Harris Dickinson
• George Harrison – Joseph Quinn
• Ringo Starr – Barry Keoghan

Filming is reportedly set to take over a year.

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