2025 is looking like the year of the biopic. So many movies about the lives of cult movie and music stars are dropping in the next year that we've managed to round up a full list. Keep reading to find out which biopics you need to get on your radar.
Michael
The King of Pop’s life hits theaters on April 18, 2025, with Jaafar Jackson playing his legendary uncle. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it promises a deep dive into Michael’s genius, triumphs, and controversies.
Nat King Cole
Colman Domingo directs and stars in this long-awaited tribute to the jazz icon, exploring his trailblazing career and cultural impact. Though the release date is TBA, this passion project has soulful potential.
Janis Joplin
Shailene Woodley transforms into the legendary rock rebel Janis Joplin, capturing her electric energy and turbulent life.
Frank Sinatra
Martin Scorsese is developing a biopic on Frank Sinatra, with Leonardo DiCaprio set to play the legendary singer and actor. The film will explore Sinatra’s rise to fame and lasting cultural legacy.
Deliver Me From Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen)
Jeremy Allen White plays Bruce Springsteen in this gritty look at the making of Nebraska. With Springsteen himself producing, it promises authenticity and raw emotion.
The Complete Unknown
A Complete Unknown stars Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, charting his rise in the 1960s folk scene and controversial switch to electric music. Chalamet performs 40 Dylan songs live, capturing the music and spirit of the era.
Fred Astaire
Tom Holland is set to star as legendary dancer and actor Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic directed by Paul King. The film will explore Astaire’s groundbreaking career in dance and film.
The Beatles
Sam Mendes is set to direct a groundbreaking Beatles biopic project consisting of four films, each focusing on one band member's perspective.
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