If You Loved 'Tony', Don't Miss These 5 Upcoming Biopics That Are Already Generating Oscar Buzz

Following the premiere of Tony, a bold and unconventional biopic about the early life of Anthony Bourdain that has already received praise from critics and audiences, the film world is preparing a new batch of biopics that are sure to win hearts and prestigious awards.

1. 'I Play Rocky'

Release Date: November 20, 2026

I Play Rocky is the upcoming movie from Oscar winner Peter Farrelly. It chronicles the making of the iconic sports drama Rocky and Sylvester Stallone's personal struggle to secure the role of Rocky Balboa, which ultimately made him famous.

In the mid-1970s Stallone was a little-known actor with big ambitions and no money. He had written a screenplay about a Philadelphia boxer and had received an offer to sell it to producers. However, he was faced with one condition: the lead role had to be played by a superstar.

Despite the substantial offer, Stallone declined, insisting on playing the role himself.

2. 'The Beatles'

Release Date: April 7, 2028

One of the most ambitious projects in recent years is a tetralogy about The Beatles being developed by Sam Mendes.

First announced in 2024, the project is unique in its concept: rather than a single biopic, we will see four standalone movies, each telling the story of the legendary band through the eyes of one of its members.

Paul McCartney will be played by Paul Mescal, John Lennon by Harris Dickinson, George Harrison by Joseph Quinn, and Ringo Starr by Barry Keoghan. Together, the films will form a unified narrative about the Beatles' journey.

3. 'Madden'

Release Date: November 18, 2026

Madden is an upcoming sports biopic directed by David O. Russell. It tells the story of legendary coach John Madden, who became one of the most recognizable sportscasters in US history and the face of the iconic Madden NFL video game series.

Russell reimagines a significant period in Madden's life: his time coaching the Oakland Raiders, his early retirement due to health issues, his television career, and his collaboration with Electronic Arts.

4. 'Jimmy'

Release Date: November 6, 2026

Jimmy is an upcoming retro-biographical drama by screenwriter Justin Strawhand and director Aaron Burns – it's dedicated to Hollywood actor James Stewart, a postwar cinema legend.

Unlike most movies in the genre, Jimmy will not attempt to cover Stewart's entire career. Instead, it will focus on six pivotal years of his life, from the triumph of The Philadelphia Story to the release of It's a Wonderful Life.

Strawhand intends to recount Stewart's meteoric rise, his service as a military pilot, and his difficult rehabilitation period.

5. Britney Spears Biopic

Release Date: TBA

One of the most anticipated Hollywood projects currently in development is a biopic about Britney Spears. Universal Pictures is producing the film, and Jon M. Chu, creator of hits such as Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians, is directing.

The script is based on The Woman in Me, Spears' memoir published in 2023 that immediately became a bestseller.

The biopic is expected to cover Spears's childhood, her early steps in the music industry, her time on The Mickey Mouse Club, her relationships with Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline, her psychological breakdown in the early 2000s, and her legal battles with her father.