{
  "id": 14797721,
  "title": "Sony seeks to hide how much more popular John is than Ringo with Beatles movie rollout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/sony-seeks-to-hide-how-much-more-popular-john-is-than-ringo-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T19:45:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/beatles-movie-single-day-rollout-bundled-tickets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony is reportedly considering releasing all four movies in the Beatles anthology series on the same day, despite earlier suggestions of staggered releases. Producer Pippa Harris initially spoke about the possibility of splitting the movies into weekly installments, which might have revealed the popularity disparity between the Beatles. However, Sony and director Sam Mendes are now inclined to release all four films concurrently, allowing viewers to see the binge-watching concept in action. The studio is also contemplating bundling tickets together, intending to prevent a clear comparison of audience interest in the individual Beatles. This move would likely be a relief for Ringo, who might otherwise suffer from separate releases. It's also believed that the studio wants to keep box office data confidential, as the films are not necessarily meant to be viewed in any specific order. Each movie depicts a different Beatle's perspective, with the cast featuring Barry Keoghan as Ringo, Paul Mescal as Paul, John being portrayed by Harris Dickson, and George by Joseph Quinn. The four-part biopic universe aims to be a significant success, potentially surpassing Michael's achievements.",
  "summary": "Despite what you heard, Sony and director Sam Mendes still might release its four-film Beatles series in a single day.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "This popular Sony photo and vlogging gear is now cheaper, from mirrorless cameras and lenses to ready-to-shoot kits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/this-popular-sony-photo-and-vlogging-gear-is-now-cheaper-from",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:05:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}