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Producer Pippa Harris said at the London Film Festival that the four films from Sam Mendes' team are not meant for one sitting; the seat cushions are relieved.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Midday Show
Published 12:05 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “‘Beatles’ Movies Release Details: A “Four-Film Cinematic Event” in April 2028”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:05 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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The Hollywood Reporter‘Beatles’ Movies Release Details: A “Four-Film Cinematic Event” in April 2028

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hollywood Reporter says Sam Mendes is making a four-film Beatles cinematic event, coming in April twenty twenty-eight, and I love all four of them already!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou haven't seen any of them. They don't exist until twenty twenty-eight.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's why I'm so rested! Producer Pippa Harris told the London Film Festival she doesn't expect people to see all four on the same day.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSomebody asked her. That means somebody in a meeting said the words one Saturday.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm clearing my calendar and bringing a pillow!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere's my sequel: a fifth film about the guy who tried all four in a day and never got his legs back. Working title, Intermission.

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